Senior Solicitor - Renewable Energy

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Glasgow
  • £55,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
A L500 ranked Renewable Energy department is seeking a Solicitor (2-6 PQE) to join a top-tier practice advising on some of the most significant and innovative Renewable Energy projects in the country.If you're looking to move into a purpose-driven area of law with real momentum behind it and want to work in a team that advises a broad range of Renewable Energy Clientele, this role will certainly offer the platform, training and exposure to do exactly that.Role
An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Solicitor to join this highly ranked L500 Renewable Energy department a respected Scottish firm, based in Glasgow. The team is deeply embedded in Scotland's renewables sector and works with a broad range of clients including developers, funders, investors, landowners, community bodies and planning authorities.The role will involve advising clients across the full lifecycle of Renewable Energy Projects. You'll be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements such as exclusivity arrangements, options and leases, and carrying out due diligence for investors and funders. You will also support clients operating in the renewable energy supply chain and advise on land and property matters relating to energy infrastructure projects.This role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects across sectors such as onshore wind, hydro, solar, battery storage and marine energy. You will play a key part in a team that has advised on deals representing a large proportion of Scotland's total renewable electricity capacity.The firm genuinely encourages its lawyers to immerse themselves in the sector beyond day-to-day legal work. Whether it's attending key industry events, contributing to sector publications, or building relationships within the renewables community, you're supported to develop your profile and stay connected to the fast-moving energy landscape.Your Experience
  • A qualified Solicitor (2-6 PQE)
  • Candidates with experience in energy, commercial property or rural property work will be considered
  • Those with a strong interest in the Renewable Energy sector and a desire to build long-term expertise
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • A commercial approach to legal problem-solving
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team
Benefits & Opportunities
  • A lucrative salary
  • Structured training and development opportunities
  • Exposure to high-profile projects within a fast-growing sector
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Active participation in the wider renewables sector, including events and publications
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing and a generous bonus package
If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Senior Solicitor - Renewable EnergyAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs
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