REAL ESTATE ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATE | 2+ PQE | EDINBURGH, GLASGOW, MANCHESTER, BRISTOL

About the Firm

The transition to net zero is creating some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the UK has ever seen. Behind every wind farm, battery storage facility, hydrogen project and major transport scheme sits a team of lawyers helping turn vision into reality. Our client is recognised for its work across the energy and infrastructure sector, advising developers, investors, funders, public bodies and landowners on projects that are reshaping the UK's energy landscape. With specialists spanning real estate, planning, construction, finance and regulatory law, the team delivers joined-up advice on nationally significant developments and some of the most innovative projects currently underway across the UK.

The Opportunity

• Advise on the real estate aspects of major energy, renewables and infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Work on a diverse range of developments including onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, EV charging, heat networks and wider infrastructure schemes.
• Draft and negotiate key project documentation including leases, options, development agreements and related real estate documents.
• Lead title review, site assembly, access arrangements and land due diligence exercises.
• Support nationally significant infrastructure projects including matters involving compulsory purchase and development consent processes.
• Work directly with developers, investors, landowners, funders and public sector organisations on complex, high-value transactions.
• Collaborate closely with specialists across planning, construction, corporate, finance and regulatory teams.
• Take on increasing levels of responsibility for client relationships, transaction management and project delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Experience advising on energy, infrastructure, renewables or large-scale development projects would be advantageous.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transactional skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver pragmatic and solutions-focused advice.
• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects.
• A genuine interest in the energy transition and the infrastructure sector.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• An enthusiastic team player who enjoys working within a multi-disciplinary environment.

What's on Offer

• A rewarding financial package complemented by a wide-ranging suite of employee benefits.
• The opportunity to play a direct role in projects supporting the UK's transition to a lower-carbon future.
• Exposure to nationally significant developments and market-leading clients.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements designed around modern legal practice.
• Investment in training, mentoring and long-term professional development.
• A clear route for progression within a growing and well-established sector team.
• The chance to develop a specialist profile in one of the fastest-growing areas of the legal market.