Norton Rose Fulbright
London·Houston
Energy·Infrastructure·Financial institutions
Over 1,300 lawyers work across Norton Rose Fulbright's energy, infrastructure and natural resources team, one of the largest dedicated energy practices at any law firm.
Why this firm
One of the largest energy practices in the world
Band 1-ranked for Projects & Energy overall by Chambers Global 2026, including specifically in mining & minerals and in power
Offices across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America that many global firms simply don't have
Trainees can specialise early via niche teams (including four distinct banking teams) rather than one generalist path
What this firm looks for
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"Ambitious Strategy" competency
One of six named competencies in NRF's own formal assessment framework: creative strategic thinking, embracing change, and understanding global trends.
Financial & Commercial Acumen competency
A named competency requiring genuine data-analysis capability and the ability to anticipate business challenges, a more concrete, assessed version of "commercial awareness" than the term is usually used to mean.
Inclusive Leader competency
Another of the six named competencies focuses specifically on listening skills, building trust and fostering inclusive environments, framed as part of the formal assessed framework rather than generic language.
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