This remains an active confidential search at partner level. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and what follows is the current brief.

Senior lateral partner level role to lead and grow an energy and environmental practice team based in Cologne. The role combines high-level regulatory counseling and commercial transactional work across the energy and environmental sectors.

The appointee will be client-facing, responsible for developing new mandates, managing a team of lawyers and collaborating with other practice groups on cross-cutting matters. This is an opportunity to shape the practice strategy and expand market presence in Germany.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Proven partner-level experience in energy and/or environmental law
Strong track record of business development and client relationship management
Admitted to practise in Germany or equivalent qualifications; fluent German and English

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is still worth a conversation — the specification tends to follow the practice.

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