Energy Projects Associate

Burges Salmon; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burges Salmon seeks an experienced Solicitor to join their Tier 1 ranked Projects team in Edinburgh. This role involves providing top-quality legal advice on innovative projects in the renewable energy sector, with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Transparent career progression

Recognized as the Best Law Firm to Work at

Qualifications

• Practical experience providing legal advice on large-scale projects.
• Experience in sectors like Energy, Defence, and Sustainable Transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory and commercial legal advice on complex projects.
• Manage a varied workload effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Project management

Education

Registered lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Are you an experienced projects Solicitor looking for a new opportunity? Join our flagship team of sector specialist projects lawyers, where you can have direct involvement in bringing innovative and nationally significant projects to fruition. Here, you can expect your work to be of high quality with a national impact.

The Opportunity

Associate

Grow and develop with Burges Salmon

We are expanding our team to meet increasing client needs and are recruiting in our specialist renewable energy sectors, where we have an extensive pipeline of work. Joining Burges Salmon, you will work alongside market-leading experts, providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on complex and engaging projects. Due to our reputation, we regularly tender for some of the most innovative projects nationwide.

The team is Tier 1 ranked and recognized as one of the largest Projects Departments outside London, with specialists noted as 'leaders in their fields' (Legal 500, 2024). Our Partners have extensive experience and are very approachable and collaborative.

The Team

What others say…

The team is Tier 1 ranked in The Legal 500 and recognized across sectors in Chambers.

'They were impressive in their depth of experience, ability to resource our needs at all levels, and their innovative service offerings.' - The Legal 500 (2024)

'Burges Salmon delivers London City firm quality at Bristol rates. The team is approachable, well-informed, and easy to work with.' - The Legal 500 (2024)

What you'll need

• Relevant, practical experience providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on large-scale projects.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Experience or interest in key sectors such as Energy, Defence, Sustainable Transport/Infrastructure, or public procurement.
• Must be a registered lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland.

Benefits

We offer a collaborative environment, City-quality work, and a transparent career progression path, guided by a supportive leadership team. We have been recognized as the ‘Best Law Firm to Work at' by RollOnFriday in 2022 and 2023. Additionally, we have received the highest recognition for our commitment to our people.