In-House Commercial Real Estate - Renewables - Solicitor (18-Month FTC)
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Position: Hybrid / Flexible working
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (18 Months)
Sector: Renewable Energy / Real Estate
About the Company
Iconic Resourcing is proud to represent one of the leading renewable energy companies in the industry. Our client has a significant development portfolio and high ambitions for growth across onshore wind, solar, grid services, and hydrogen projects within the UK. We are looking for a skilled Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to join their established Team and to help deliver on these strategic initiatives.
Role Overview
As a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in managing, negotiating, and securing land rights for various renewable energy projects. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, your expertise will be essential in ensuring all land-related legalities are thoroughly handled and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Land Rights Management: Manage and negotiate land rights for onshore wind, solar, grid services, and hydrogen projects within the UK, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Work with external consultants, contractors, land agents, and legal advisors, coordinating efforts to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Internal Approvals and Due Diligence: Obtain necessary internal approvals for property documents and support due diligence processes related to land acquisitions and sales.
- Industry Engagement: Stay updated on relevant industry developments, attend events, and represent the company in consultations and industry discussions.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Educational and Professional Background: A university degree in law and fully qualified Scottish or English Solicitor
- Experience: 3+ years PQE with proven experience in property law, ideally specifically within the renewable energy sector. Experience with land agreements, reviewing, and interpreting maps and plans is essential.
- Key Skills: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Personal Attributes: A proactive, confident, and personable individual who is eager to work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential.
What’s on Offer:
- A unique opportunity to work with a key player within the renewable energy sector and contribute to a sustainable, low-emission future.
- Professional and personal development in a global organisation known for innovation and commercial acumen.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment with a strong emphasis on diversity and equality.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working model, requiring attendance at the Glasgow office.
How to Apply:
If you are a driven Commercial Real Estate Solicitor with a passion for the renewable energy sector and looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with 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 of 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.