Contract Lawyer - Renewable Energy

TLT LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Lawyer to join their Future Energy Real Estate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse clean energy projects, including wind, solar, and electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a strong background in real estate law and a passion for renewable energy. You will be responsible for drafting agreements, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with various disciplines to support project financing. Join a dynamic and inclusive firm that prioritizes innovation and professional growth, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Real Estate law and interest in future energy matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting option agreements and leases for clean energy projects.
• Conducting due diligence and preparing title reports.
• Maintaining client relations and supporting senior fee earners.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Development

Real Estate Law

Clean Energy Knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)

Job description

TLT are searching for a Contract Lawyer to join our Real Estate - Future Energy team in Scotland. This is an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding Future Energy Real Estate practice at TLT, covering all aspects of real estate advice related to clean energy development.

The role will be an initial 3 - 6 month contract and will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company.

The Role

Day to day you can expect to be involved with:

1. Dealing with drafting option agreements and leases on a wide range of clean energy projects (including wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and hydro)
2. Undertaking due diligence on these projects to include a review of title, enquiries, and searches as well as the preparation of title reports and Certificates of Title
3. Drafting and revising option agreements and associated leases for renewable energy projects
4. Acting in relation to the financing of clean energy projects and large-scale acquisitions/disposals which will involve working with individuals in our corporate, banking, construction, planning and regulatory disciplines
5. To maintain and improve relations with existing clients

Your Skills and Experience

1. A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) circa 1-3 PQE
2. Experience as a qualified Real Estate lawyer, with a keen interest to specialise in future energy matters. Exposure to Clean/Future energy matters would be highly desirable.
3. A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
4. Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development, and an appetite for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in your practice area and sector focus
5. An understanding of your client’s business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client
6. Ambitious and enthusiastic team player, able to support senior fee earners and contribute to our collaborative culture. Real Estate experience is essential.
7. Excellent communication skills - high volume of interaction via the telephone.
8. A desire to learn and develop legal skills in the area of commercial property/renewable energy, what TLT does and what our clients do/how they work.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on [e-mail]

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