Senior Partner - Head of Energy Sector Group

Acuity Law is a dynamic law firm with a modern organisational structure and an agile, fluid team-centric model. Not held back by tradition, we are always looking to improve our client service and grow our community of lawyers.

We are a team of instinctively commercial lawyers, passionate about delivering the best legal service with our people and our clients at the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our diverse client portfolio which includes multinational corporations, SMEs, and start-ups. Our firm is renowned for its collaborative and dynamic work environment, fostering growth and innovation.

As Senior Partner - Head of Energy, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the firm's strategic vision for the Energy sector. You will lead a multidisciplinary team advising clients on a broad range of energy-related matters, including real estate, corporate transactions, litigation, commercial contracts, and employment issues.

You will leverage your extensive industry experience and client network to drive business development, enhance client relationships, and strengthen the firm's market position.

Strategic leadership

• Develop and implement the firm's Energy sector strategy, ensuring sustained growth and market leadership.

Client development & relationship management

• Leverage your network to attract new clients while strengthening existing relationships with key players in the energy industry.

Legal expertise & supervision

• Lead on complex energy-related legal matters spanning real estate, corporate, disputes, commercial contracts, and employment.

Team leadership & mentoring

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Business development & market positioning

• Drive the growth of the Energy sector group through proactive marketing, thought leadership, and participation in industry events.

Cross-practice collaboration

• Work closely with partners across the firm to ensure a seamless, full-service offering for energy clients.

Qualified solicitor/barrister: A minimum of 10 years PQE with a strong track record in energy-related legal matters.

Proven leadership experience, ideally as a Partner or Senior Counsel at a reputable UK law firm.

Demonstrable sector expertise, with a deep understanding of energy law across real estate, corporate, disputes, commercial, and employment.

Strong business development skills, with a portable book of business being advantageous.

Commercial acumen, with the ability to advise clients strategically and commercially beyond legal considerations.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.

Commitment to innovation and collaboration, embracing technology and new ways of working to enhance client service.

Growth opportunities: Be part of a firm in a dynamic growth phase, with exciting opportunities for career advancement.

Diverse client portfolio: Work on high-profile planning and infrastructure matters, contributing to impactful projects across the UK.

Innovative culture: A forward-thinking, tech-focused environment that encourages innovative ideas and values each team member's input.

Flexible working: Hybrid working options and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Energy Partner with a passion for excellence and a drive to contribute to an innovative, expanding team, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career with a firm committed to delivering top-tier service and making a meaningful impact across the UK.