Energy Solicitor – Dublin
BCL Legal is currently partnering with a top-tier Energy & Infrastructure team in Dublin that is seeking to appoint an ambitious solicitor with around between 1 and 5 years' PQE with a genuine interest in the fast-expanding energy and renewables sector.
The team is open to candidates from corporate, finance, construction, or broader commercial backgrounds, including those with more or less PQE who are keen to build a long-term career in one of Ireland's most dynamic practice areas.
Why Consider a Move Into Energy Law?
Ireland's energy landscape is undergoing the most significant transformation in decades. With major offshore wind projects, interconnector developments, grid upgrades, hydrogen strategies and large-scale storage all progressing simultaneously, demand for specialist legal advisors continues to rise.
For ambitious solicitors, this area offers:
* Cutting-edge, future-focused work – from offshore wind to green hydrogen and next-gen grid infrastructure.
* A chance to contribute to Ireland's climate and decarbonisation goals.
* Exceptional long-term career prospects as the sector continues to scale.
* Client exposure early on, working directly with major energy companies, utilities, sponsors, international investors, financial institutions and government bodies.
* A blend of corporate, finance, regulatory and project-based work, ideal for lawyers looking to broaden their skill set.
The Dublin market has become a genuine hub for energy and infrastructure work, with international investors increasingly viewing Ireland as a strategic base for European energy expansion. This has created sustained demand for lawyers who understand both the commercial realities and the regulatory framework underpinning this growth.
The Role
You will be involved in advising on the full lifecycle of large-scale projects, including:
* Offshore and onshore wind
* Solar
* Interconnectors
* Battery and energy storage
* Hydrogen-enabled generation
* PPP and infrastructure developments
* Project financing, joint ventures, investment structures
Experience in construction, banking/finance transactions, or working with sponsors and financial institutions is helpful but not essential.
The Opportunity
This is a chance to join one of the strongest and most established energy practices in Ireland, known for:
* Deep sectoral expertise
* A genuinely collaborative cross-border team
* A high-profile client base
* Exposure to some of the largest energy projects currently underway in the State.
If you're interested in carving out a specialist career in a growth area that offers long-term stability, strong progression and meaningful work, this is a fantastic opportunity.
If you'd like to discuss this role confidentially, feel free to reach out to Sean Cully at BCL Legal.