We are recruiting for an Associate to join our Real Estate Future Energy team in Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Real Estate Lawyer to join our Legal 500 tier 1 ranked team and develop a specialism within one of the most exciting and topical sectors in the legal profession and beyond.
Your Role
- Dealing with drafting option agreements and leases on a wide range of clean energy projects (including wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and hydro).
- Undertaking due diligence on these projects to include a review of title, enquiries, and searches.
- Acting in relation to the financing of clean energy projects and large-scale acquisitions/disposals which will involve working with individuals in our corporate, banking, construction, planning and regulatory disciplines.
- There will plenty of opportunity for client contact, running own files and early responsibility for delivery of transactions etc.
- To provide all our clients with a quality service in accordance with the Firm’s procedures.
- To maintain and improve relations with existing clients and spot opportunities for business development and enhancement of the current services we offer.
- To achieve the budget and targets set by the Firm.
Your Skills and Experience
You must be:
- A Scottish qualified Solicitor (Law Society registered) with 0-3 years’ post‑qualification experience in Real Estate. Experience working with clients in the future energy sector is essential for this role.
- A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self‑motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
- Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development, and an appetite for keeping up‑to‑date with the latest developments in your practice area and sector focus
- Able to understand your client’s business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client
- Ambitious and an enthusiastic team player, able to support senior fee earners and contribute to our collaborative culture.
Your Benefits
We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.
At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, the needs of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people.
Associate - Real Estate Future Energy employer: TLT LLP
TLT LLP is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant City of London, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal sector.
