The Legal Power Surge

📊 The UK’s net zero sector is growing three times faster than the economy.

In 2024 alone, it grew 10%, adding £83 billion and nearly a million jobs. This isn’t just an energy boom – it’s reshaping industries, careers and investment across the UK.

And lawyers are right in the thick of it. From offshore wind to hydrogen projects, every green deal needs legal expertise.

⚡ Contracts and corporate deals

Renewables are driving big-ticket energy transactions, from mergers to financing deals.

⚡ Planning and infrastructure

Wind farms, solar parks, and green hydrogen hubs don’t build themselves – every project needs legal approval.

⚡ Regulation and ESG

From net zero compliance to environmental risk, companies need lawyers who can navigate the shifting regulatory landscape.

So, what does this mean for legal careers?

Energy companies, infrastructure giants and investment funds are hiring lawyers fast. And it’s not just London – Scotland, the West Midlands and the Humber are becoming legal hotspots for the energy transition.

As net zero accelerates, we’re already seeing a surge in legal roles, and we think it’s only just beginning.

Interested in a move into energy law? Let’s talk! ⬇️