Role: Commercial Partner (Solicitor) - Energy and Infrastructure
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Permanent: Full time - Hybrid
Iconic Resourcing has been retained by one of the UK's leading and most innovative law firms. The firm is currently seeking an experienced and accomplished Commercial Energy Partner with a solid track record and profile in the energy and infrastructure space. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to establish a strong presence north of the border by joining the firm’s market leading commercial practice, which will complement the wider team in Scotland. This role presents a unique opportunity to be an integral part of the firm’s growth and to contribute significantly to our commercial practice in the clean energy and infrastructure sectors.
The Firm:
This award winning firm is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and is recognised for its innovative and client-focused approach. The firm are dedicated to providing high-quality counsel and pride themselves on their diverse and inclusive work environment. The firms culture values innovation, teamwork, and a forward-thinking approach to legal practice. They pride themselves on their ability to provide commercially savvy advice to a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinational corporations.
Role Overview:
As a specialist Energy & Infrastructure Partner in the Commercial team, you will play a pivotal role within the growth of the commercial division as well as the Scottish office. Working closely with several UK-based Partners you will lead and develop the commercial practice from Scotland, specifically focusing on the Energy & Infrastructure service line and firmwide sector group, covering areas such as clean energy development, energy procurement and sustainable, next-generation infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass generating profitable and brand-enhancing work, providing expert legal advice, handling complex commercial matters, and contributing to the strategic growth and development of the firm within these key industries sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the commercial practice with specific focus on energy and infrastructure sectors in Scotland and the wider UK, working alongside the firmwide sector team.
- Proven and strong tracked record in advising clients from the clean energy sector from developers and investors to funders and prime contractors as well as large energy users.
- Generate and manage a diverse caseload of energy and infrastructure matters, with focus on clean energy development, energy procurement and sustainable, next-generation infrastructure.
- Cultivate and maintain client relationships, offering strategic and commercially astute advice.
- Collaborate with partners, lawyers, and support staff to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
- Contribute to the firm's strategic planning and business development initiatives.
Requirements:
- Significant experience as a commercial energy and infrastructure lawyer, at Partner level.
- A significant portfolio of profitable, scalable and brand-enhancing client relationships that will contribute to the growth of the practice.
- Expertise in handling complex commercial transactions and providing strategic advice in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record in client development and retention.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships.
- Qualified to practice law in Scotland or England and Wales.
At this firm your expertise will be valued, your career growth fostered, and your innovative ideas encouraged. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of commercial law in the energy and infrastructure sector in Scotland!
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Andrew Inglis at Iconic Resourcing or for a confidential chat contact andrew.inglis@iconicresourcing.com or call 07713 750 724
Not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Iconic Resourcing we are engaged by many leading organisations across Scotland and our aim is to keep the recruitment process simple. Interviews are likely to be held via our video interviewing platform both with Iconic Resourcing and our client. Please visit our website to view all our Iconic Jobs across Scotland.
Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated as such. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency.