Associate / Senior Associate - Real Estate, Renewables

Brodies; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brodies LLP is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate in Real Estate, Renewables. This role involves high-profile renewable energy transactions in a growing legal practice, requiring extensive experience in property law and a proactive approach to business development. Join a leading firm and contribute to cutting-edge projects in Scotland’s renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 PQE in a property-related role.
• Previous experience in renewable energy transactions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on property aspects of renewable developments.
• Co-ordinating property aspects of renewables transactions.
• Assisting with supervision of junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (minimum 4 PQE)

Job description

At Brodies LLP, we value and respect all colleagues as individuals. As a UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, we believe that the experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and the clients we serve, allows us to see the world through many lenses.

As the largest firm in our jurisdiction measured by income, directory rankings, and lawyer numbers, the progress we continue to make is testament to the commitment of our colleagues.

In the last three years, our firm's revenue has grown by 20%, and we have welcomed almost 100 new colleagues. Today, we have more than 800 colleagues and offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Abu Dhabi and Brussels.

JOB TITLE

Associate / Senior Associate - Real Estate, Renewables.

Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

REPORTING TO

Claire Reid, Partner

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a real estate associate / senior associate in the renewables sector.

The real estate practice at Brodies is top ranked by the independent legal directories, Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and is regarded by market commentators as the leading practice in the Scottish market. The practice area continues to expand, and we have an opportunity for a senior associate to join a team that focuses on renewable energy transactions.

The team is involved in many of Scotland's largest and cutting-edge renewables developments and the role holder will have the opportunity to become involved in these deals. Clients include developers, landowners, investors and lenders. The team frequently works alongside London firms delivering advice in relation to Scottish renewables assets. Join the team and you will rarely make a journey across Scotland without seeing developments with which the team has been involved in.

The role will involve working in a fast-paced environment as part of a team servicing renewable energy transactions and supporting junior members of the team.

The technologies with which the team is involved includes wind (offshore and onshore), hydro, pumped storage hydro, tidal, solar, anaerobic digestion, biomass plants, district heating and battery storage. This role also involves dealing with both rural and commercial development on rural land.

Examples of some of the team's ongoing work:

• 150 MW onshore wind farm in Yell, Shetland with various land interests.
• London referral work - trading of renewables assets (operational and non-operational)
• Financing portfolio of hydro schemes at various stages of development.
• Acting for renewables developers in relation to their onshore wind, hydro, pumped storage hydro, and battery storage projects.
• Commercial development on rural land.

The role holder will be client-facing and involved in building client relationships on an ongoing basis. An interest in business development and networking and an eager, proactive and ambitious attitude are essential for this role.

CORE TASKS

• Advising on property aspects of purchase and sale of renewables developments consented, under development and operational. Carrying out due diligence exercises including working with London firms.
• Being innovative, as you'll be involved in new and evolving technologies where the work can be ground-breaking, and your advice must evolve accordingly.
• Getting involved in large scale, high value, time critical, newsworthy projects.
• Understanding complex titles.
• Dealing with options and leases for renewables projects.
• Preparing and negotiating certificates of title to support asset transfers and financing.
• Co-ordinating the property aspects of renewables transactions and liaising with other teams in the firm.
• Analysing and reporting on documentation for renewables projects.
• Preparing certificates of title and overview reports for funders.
• Analysing risk, problem solving and transaction management.
• Assisting with supervision of work of more junior team members.
• Involvement in business development activities linked to the team, practice area and firm's strategic plan.
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Candidates will be a minimum of 4 PQE in a property related role.
• Previous experience of working on renewable energy transactions.
• Works effectively with other team members and is able to supervise the work of those less qualified.
• Takes personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date and to go the extra mile to develop that knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Shows understanding of clients' needs and seeks to tailor advice appropriately.
• Communicates in a calm, confident, clear, and relaxed way.
• Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Research skills.
• Takes responsibility for their own transactions and advice, subject to supervision.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Works to understand the practice area's key clients, the industries that they operate in and the challenges they face.
• Participates in business development activities of the team, practice and firm and is a self-starter in attracting and developing their own client following.