Senior Associate - Clean Energy Projects

Projects Lawyer (4-7 PQE)

Join a dynamic and award-winning Top 50 firm in their modern Glasgow office as a proactive and skilled Projects Lawyer.

This is a prime opportunity to become part of an ambitious growth strategy, offering you the chance to thrive in an agile and entrepreneurial environment with limitless potential for progression.

The Firm

One of the UK's foremost national firms, this organisation is renowned for its ability to support both large-scale corporate clients and individual families.

Recognised for excellence at every level, the firm boasts Tier 1 rankings in numerous practice areas by the Legal 500 and is Chambers-ranked in over 40 categories. Their staff are acknowledged as leaders in their fields, with many celebrated as Hall of Fame inductees, Leading Lawyers, Next Generation Partners, and Rising Stars.

The firm is deeply committed to recruiting top legal talent and retaining staff long-term by cultivating a supportive, inclusive environment. Flexible working arrangements, respect for employee input, and a culture of shared decision-making are cornerstones of the firm's ethos. This commitment is underscored by the firm's ranking among the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work for.

An entrepreneurial spirit runs throughout the firm, encouraging employees to pursue their professional passions and carve out their own specialties. This nurturing environment often leads to staff becoming recognised experts in their chosen areas.

The client base spans a range of high-caliber sectors and includes some of the most prominent and recognisable organisations in the UK. As a result, the work is diverse, exciting, and top-tier in quality.

If you are seeking a firm that offers not only high-quality work but also outstanding career development without compromising on flexibility or work-life balance, this national leader is the perfect fit.

The Role

As part of this top-ranked national Projects team, you will support major projects from inception to completion, with a particular focus on the clean energy sector. Working alongside an award-winning group of colleagues, you will advise clients on some of the UK's most groundbreaking, large-scale energy projects.

These projects include significant infrastructure developments across a wide range of industries, such as transport, retail, healthcare, clean energy, waste management, and sustainability. You will play a pivotal role in shaping projects that will have a lasting impact on the UK's future.

The team's clientele is impressive, including several FTSE 100 companies, major public bodies, and a range of international clients. With several high-profile new clients recently onboarded due to the team's stellar reputation, now is an exciting time to join this growing practice.

This role offers you the opportunity to hone market-leading expertise within a team that is continuously advancing, allowing for rapid progression through the ranks of one of the UK's most respected firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Projects Lawyer with 4-7 years PQE, passionate about the clean energy sector
• Capable of managing a diverse caseload and working with a broad client base
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring junior colleagues
• Commercially astute with strong technical expertise
• Committed to ongoing professional development and self-improvement

What's On Offer

• The chance to work for a rapidly expanding, highly respected Top 50 firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-profile, high-value work
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading team
• Award-winning culture with ingrained flexible working practices
• Highly competitive salary, exceptional bonus structure, and benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussions