Corporate Energy - Senior Associate

Are you a Corporate lawyer seeking to specialise in renewable energy, and support Europe's transition towards a clean and sustainable future?

This leading Legal 500 firm is going from strength to strength and their award-winning Corporate team conducts some of the most impactful deals in the energy sector.

Join them as a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) in their social Edinburgh office with first-rate progression, work alongside expert Partners and benefit from their supportive environment.

The Firm

A truly standout company in the UK legal landscape, this firm achieves the rare balance of performing the highest quality of work with the best clients, whilst retaining an excellent working culture and work-life balance for its staff.

This innovative Top 50 and multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years. In part, this is due to their focus and ability to produce results for their prestigious client base. However, it is also due to the significant focus that the management place on hiring the best legal talent, and ensuring staff flourish.

Rarely in firms operating at this level does a culture of approachability and supportiveness permeate from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the heart of the working model, and Partners willingly give up their time to train and mentor more junior team members.

Many of the lawyers have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars and the ongoing professional development is a major selling point and one reason why staff stay at the business for such long durations.

Clients range from high net-worth individuals to some of the largest multinational companies operating globally. Staff are exposed to the highest quality work across a range of jurisdictions and are supported to provide an industry-leading service by some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the UK.

The Role

Working in one of the premier Corporate Renewable teams in the UK, you will have the opportunity to support some of the largest energy acquisition projects in the sector.

As part of this prestigious team, you will get stuck into a range of corporate work, including M&A buyouts, joint ventures, restructurings, strategic investments and more.

Stimulating and fulfilling, your work will expose you to businesses across the spectrum of technologies shaping the clean energy landscape.

The team has a clear and quick progression pathway and you will be supported by leading Partners to develop your skills and knowledge as you progress in your career.

You will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in the growing renewable energy sector with a team renowned for developing rising legal stars.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced 5+ year Corporate lawyer with energy expertise.
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with large clients
• Ambition to develop into a lucrative leadership role with a high-performing firm

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join an international firm with an esteemed reputation
• Career development opportunities and a clear pathway towards leadership
• Culturally ingrained flexible working where you can mould your work around your life in a way that best suits you
• Excellent salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential conversation.