Energy Lawyer

Praktijkgroep / Afdeling: Banking & Finance - Amsterdam Functieomschrijving Wij zijn Norton Rose Fulbright – een kantoor met meer dan 50 vestigingen en 7000 Advocaten, Notarissen en Fiscalisten wereldwijd. Wij bieden juridische dienstverlening op het hoogste kwaliteitsniveau aan ’s werelds meest toonaangevende ondernemingen en financiële instellingen. De toegevoegde waarde van onze dienstverlening zit in onze mensen. Wij vinden het belangrijk dat onze collega’s beschikken over de juiste vaardigheden en ervaring, maar ook innovatief en commercieel zijn ingesteld. Wij streven altijd naar een diverse en inclusieve werkomgeving waarin iedereen zichzelf kan zijn, waar een gevoel van verbondenheid bestaat en ieders volledige carrièrepotentieel gerealiseerd wordt. We hebben oog voor verschillen in cultuur en achtergrond en vinden respect voor elk individu van het allergrootste belang. Ons hybride werkmodel biedt flexibiliteit voor onze collega’s, waarbij er zowel op kantoor als op afstand gewerkt kan worden. We streven hierin naar een goede balans om zo een band met elkaar op te bouwen en ook voldoende opleiding en begeleiding te garanderen. Op deze manier wordt er geen afbreuk gedaan aan onze hoge standaard dienstverlening. Mentale gezondheid is van groot belang. Wij bieden budget en toegang tot een platform waar alle mogelijke coaching, workshops en tips beschikbaar zijn op verschillende gebied en , naast ui t eraard de persoonlijke aandacht van onze P artners , M anagers en collega’s.

As an associate, you will play an active role in advising clients on complex projects, transactions and commercial arrangements in the energy and industry sector. You will take ownership of workstreams, work closely with partners and clients, and be involved in negotiations from an early stage.

Drafting and reviewing key commercial agreements (including supply and offtake agreements, tolling agreements, PPAs, realisation agreements and EPC contracts) and supporting clients in negotiations with counterparties and other stakeholders; Advising on the development of (renewable) energy projects; Advising on the regulatory frameworks that shape the energy market, including licensing and permitting processes where relevant; Preparing clear and practical legal analyses and memoranda on complex contractual and regulatory issues; Advising on energy‑related M&A and banking transactions (including acquisitions, divestments and project financing) relating to (renewable) energy projects such as wind and solar; You will become part of the integrated Energy Projects team led by Marjolein Dieperink and Daphne Broerse. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across a range of practice groups, including the Amsterdam M&A and Banking & Finance teams. In addition, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues from other NRF offices worldwide, contributing to multidisciplinary teams on high‑profile energy and infrastructure projects.

We are looking for a talented lawyer with approximately 4 to 8 years of relevant experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm, with respect to the energy, infrastructure or industrial sector. You have experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and are familiar with the energy sector. While the primary focus of the role lies in private law matters, an interest in and understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting the energy sector is essential. You combine strong analytical and drafting skills with a pragmatic mindset and enjoy working in an international and collaborative environment. You are proactive, commercially aware and motivated to contribute to the further growth of a dynamic and ambitious practice.

You will join a highly regarded international law firm with a strong reputation in the energy sector. In Amsterdam, you will work in a close-knit team with high standards and an open, collaborative way of working. We work closely with colleagues across our global network, offering exposure to complex cross-border matters and leading clients in the industry. We offer high-quality work at the forefront of the energy transition, with real responsibility, direct client contact and room to grow. You can expect active mentoring and feedback, opportunities to develop your commercial and business development skills, and regular collaboration in multidisciplinary teams with our M&A and Banking & Finance colleagues.

At Norton Rose Fulbright Amsterdam, Energy is one of our core areas of expertise and a key strategic focus. In our practice we support our clients to deliver projects that are essential in driving the energy transition. We assist clients in the ever changing legal landscape to ensure that their projects are commercially and strategically a success. We guide our clients in the most significant projects shaping the future of the sector. Our practice is particularly active in areas such as (offshore) wind, solar, hydrogen, battery storage, carbon capture and storage (CCS), data centres and the development of new energy infrastructure. We advise a wide range of clients, including investors, project developers, industrial companies and lenders on complex projects and transactions that are central to the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. We have a strong international growing practice. We work in multidisciplinary teams covering various areas of the law to ensure that we can support our clients in every aspect of the project. This holistic, cradle-to-grave approach on projects means that that we are a trusted parter to our clients through the various stages of the project. Norton Rose Fulbright LLP isthe go-to firm for complex energy and climate transition projects nationally and internationally.