Real Estate Associate - Renewable Energy

Are you an ambitious Real Estate Solicitor with a passion for renewable energy?

This Legal 500, national success story has led the way in supporting their employees to choose when and how they work, and their award-winning Renewables team conducts some of the most impactful work in the sector.

Join them as an Associate (1-3 PQE) in their Glasgow office, work alongside expert Partners and benefit from their supportive environment and quick progression potential.

The Firm

This national firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them.

Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.

Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.

The Role

You will be working in a highly rated Legal 500 ranked Renewables Real Estate team, working on exciting and large-scale projects across all major clean energy technologies, including solar, hydro, wind, biomass and battery storage to name a few.

Your role will provide you exposure to the full range of Real Estate work about these key projects, such as negotiating/drafting leases and options, securities, servitudes and much more.

Working alongside renowned colleagues you will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in one of the fastest-growing and transformative growth sectors in the world. This is a truly exciting opportunity to join one of the leaders in the space as a solicitor with a clear progression pathway.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with experience in real estate transactions
• Renewable exposure is a benefit
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Approaches problems in an effective, organised and skilled manner
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Joining a Top 50 law firm and award-winning employer
• Develop expertise in a vital growth sector and become a key contributor in the evolution of the UK energy landscape towards cleaner and greener sources
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality and varied work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat