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Real Estate Energy Solicitor

Edinburgh Permanent £52,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Are you passionate about renewable energy and real estate? This is your chance to join a market-leading Clean Energy Real Estate team, advising on high-profile offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, this permanent, full-time role offers hands-on involvement with major industry players, career progression, and a supportive team environment.
  • Join a leading Clean Energy Real Estate team.
  • Engage with top renewable energy clients.​

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious UK law firm at the forefront of clean energy and real estate law. Known for its award-winning workplace culture and top-tier client base, this firm offers a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. With a strong reputation for excellence and investment in employee development, they provide industry-leading training, clear career progression, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting energy projects in the UK.

Job Description



  • Playing a key role in high-value clean energy transactions, advising developers, investors, and funders.


  • Managing real estate aspects of cutting-edge renewable projects, from offshore wind farms to solar energy and battery storage.


  • Taking charge of transactions from start to finish-drafting documents, negotiating deals, and handling completions.


  • Working within a highly regarded, growing team that values collaboration and career development.


  • Engaging with clients regularly, building strong professional relationships in the fast-growing renewables sector.



The Successful Applicant



  • A solicitor or equivalent with NQ-4 years' PQE in commercial property law.


  • Qualified in Scots Law and English Law (or willing to qualify in English Law).


  • A strong communicator and problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.


  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.


  • Enthusiastic about clean energy and the legal challenges within the sector-prior experience in energy transactions is desirable but not essential.



What's on Offer



  • 💰 A competitive salary of £52,000-£65,000.


  • 🏝️ 26+ days' annual leave, plus six public holidays (with the option to buy/sell extra days).


  • 🚲 Salary sacrifice schemes, including pension, Bike to Work, and travel loans.


  • 📈 Market-leading training and career development programs in an award-winning firm.


  • 🔄 Secondment opportunities with key energy clients for unparalleled industry exposure.


  • 🤝 A genuinely supportive and inclusive workplace culture, recognised for its commitment to diversity and career progression.



If you're an ambitious Real Estate Solicitor looking to make an impact in the clean energy sector, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6699815
Phone number
+441312430370

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Hitti
Consultant phone
+441312430370
Job reference
JN-032025-6699815