Real Estate Energy Associate

2 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Real Estate Energy Associate (3-6 PQE)

Location: Edinburgh

Team: Tier 1-ranked

Salary: Market Leading, with lucrative bonus & benefits

The Role

When you join this
Tier 1-ranked Real Estate team
, you'll immediately become part of a group that's driving some of the most significant and innovative projects in the UK.

Based in Edinburgh at one of the country's
most respected international firms
, you'll step into a role with the opportunity to shape the future of energy and infrastructure development.

This role is about being at the forefront of land and property deals that enable the transition to renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure projects.

You'll be working with an impressive client base, including
major energy providers, global investors and developers
, giving you exposure to
complex, high-value work
that few firms in Scotland can match.

From day one, you'll be trusted with
real responsibility,
managing your own matters, guiding junior colleagues, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the team.

The role also provides the chance to
develop your profile in the market
, supporting business development initiatives and engaging directly with clients at a strategic level.

This is a long-term opportunity for an ambitious Real Estate Solicitor who wants to build market-leading expertise in the energy sector, enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture, and progress within a
globally recognised Top 25 firm
.

The Work

You'll be involved in some of the
most significant Real Estate projects in the UK
, with a strong focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. The work is varied, high-value, and offers the chance to develop genuine sector expertise.

Your work will include:

  • Advising on major land acquisitions and disposals for large-scale energy developments
  • Leading Real Estate aspects of onshore/offshore wind, solar, hydro, nuclear and carbon capture projects
  • Supporting infrastructure clients on roads, rail and water developments
  • Drafting and negotiating leases, development agreements and finance documentation
  • Guiding clients through strategic land transactions to unlock next-generation projects
  • Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their technical development
  • Working collaboratively with partners and other departments on complex, cross-practice projects

This is a chance to
handle cutting-edge, market-leading work
while making a visible impact on the UK's transition to clean energy and future infrastructure.

Your Experience

  • 3–6 years' PQE with strong Real Estate experience (Energy & Infrastructure focus is essential)
  • Excellent technical and drafting skills with the ability to manage complex, high-value work
  • Commercially minded with confidence in client-facing roles
  • Collaborative team player, proactive and ambitious
  • Interest in mentoring and contributing to the team's wider success

Why this Role?

  • Work on cutting-edge Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure Projects
  • Join a
    Tier 1, market-leading Real Estate team
    within a
    prestigious international firm
  • Structured career progression with opportunities to step into leadership
  • Highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
  • Flexible, hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative culture

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at - / for a confidential discussion.

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