Senior Solicitor/Associate - Renewable Energy.

Job Description

Senior Solicitor/Associate – Renewable Energy.

Edinburgh. - Hybrid

£neg + Excellent Benefits Package.

We are delighted to partner with this highly regarded firm who have a market leading Rural, Land & Business team comprising of more than twenty specialist lawyers (including five accredited by the Law Society of Scotland in agricultural law) with a significant and established market presence and regularly contributes to sector bodies.

The firm supports the full spectrum of rural clients including land owners and occupiers, individuals (some HNW), funds, institutions, public bodies and charities. Focussing on delivering exceptional client service, support professional development and align with national rural priorities.

Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Solicitor/Associate is available to join this highly successful team.

You will be involved in a caseload with a renewable energy focus. The role itself, offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of traditional rural practice and the evolving renewable energy sector.

You will advise landowners, developers and investors on a wide range of matters including land transactions, option and lease agreements, grid connection issues, and diversification strategies.

The role provides exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to contribute to Scotland’s clean energy transition.

Whether you currently work in energy law or have a background in commercial property or rural practice and wish to pivot into renewables, we would welcome the opportunity to engage with you.

Key areas of responsibilities;

Advising retained estate and landowning clients on commercial leases, options and leases for renewable energy projects across technologies including wind, solar, battery storage, hydro, hydrogen, biogas and emerging innovations.

Providing practical, commercial advice on all aspects of rural property law.
Undertaking security work for commercial lenders.
Involvement in sales, purchases and leases of estates, forests, farms, natural capital assets and rural development projects.
Advising on law reform and its impact on clients.
Collaborating with colleagues across planning, corporate and dispute resolution teams.
Managing a personal caseload and contributing to business development.

Ideally you possess the following skills/experience:

2 to 6 years PQE with experience in rural, commercial property or energy law.
Strong client focus and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive approach to business development.

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Beaumont