Renewable Energy Solicitor (Real Estate)
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Experience: 1-6 years PQE
About the Role
An exciting opportunity for a solicitor to join a leading Renewable Energy team, advising a wide array of clients in Scotland’s renewable energy sector. Our client base includes developers, investors, landowners, funders, communities, and planning authorities, with projects spanning wind, hydro, solar, battery storage, marine, and emerging green hydrogen technologies.
The role involves:
- Drafting and negotiating key documents such as exclusivity agreements, options, and leases for both developers and landowners.
- Conducting due diligence on existing projects for investors and funders.
- Assisting clients throughout the renewables supply chain and supporting their evolving legal needs within this fast-paced industry.
The team has played a crucial role in shaping Scotland’s renewable energy sector, advising on projects covering a significant portion of the nation’s renewable electricity capacity.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from solicitors with energy sector experience, as well as those from a commercial property or rural property background interested in transitioning into the dynamic field of renewable energy.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
The successful candidate will be passionate about the renewable sector and committed to delivering exceptional service to clients. You’ll have strong drafting and negotiation skills, enjoy working collaboratively within a high-impact team, and thrive in a forward-thinking environment where innovative legal solutions are highly valued.
What’s on Offer
- Training and Development: Ongoing training, with opportunities to attend industry events and contribute to sector publications.
- Flexible Working: Embracing flexibility around when and where our team members work.
- Recognition: This organisation has been awarded multiple accolades, including Law Firm of the Year, and is recognised for excellence in ESG.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits, plus wellness and CSR initiatives to support team members holistically.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in a role that impacts the future of energy, apply now to join a team making a difference.
To apply for this exciting position, please submit your CV or contact Andrew Inglis at Iconic Resourcing or for a confidential chat by emailing, andrew.inglis@iconicresourcing.com or calling 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.