Energy Property Lawyer (3-6PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm is seeking an Energy Property Lawyer (3-6 PQE) to join their prestigious team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will gain exposure to high-profile cases in the energy and infrastructure sector, with excellent prospects for professional development and a competitive salary package. Responsibilities include working on significant projects and collaborating with top legal professionals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Bonus potential up to 30%

First-class training and career development

Qualifications

• Qualified Scottish Lawyer with 3-6 PQE experience.
• Experienced in property work related to energy and infrastructure.
• Proficient team player with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Work on large-scale transactions in energy and infrastructure.
• Provide legal support for renewable energy technology projects.
• Engage with stakeholders including landowners and developers.

Skills

Energy Property Law

Team Player

Business-Minded

Education

Scottish qualification

Job description

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Energy Property Lawyer (3-6PQE), Edinburgh

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

08dc021bd150

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Energy Property Lawyer (3-6PQE)

Are you looking to work for a Legal 500 leading international firm? Are you an enthusiastic, driven Property Lawyer (3-6 PQE) with experience in the Energy Property and Infrastructure sector?

Join this award-winning business in their modern Edinburgh office and continue to grow your career with a company that cares about you.

Brief

This organisation has a strong reputation within the property industry, actively supporting your professional development and helping you maximize your career growth.

We are seeking a Property Lawyer to join their Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked Energy Property and Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years PQE, be qualified in Scotland, and have experience in property aspects of energy and infrastructure projects.

If you desire a diverse workload with exposure to large-scale transactions across Scotland and the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing environment that will rapidly accelerate your professional development.

Firm

This firm supports one of the largest groups of property lawyers in the UK, with a focus on Energy & Infrastructure sectors. They handle a variety of renewable energy technologies and infrastructure projects, offering a diverse workload and the chance to work alongside top legal professionals.

The firm maintains up-to-date energy sector insights for clients including landowners, developers, funders, and investors. You will contribute to projects of local, national, and international significance.

Candidate

The ideal candidate will be Scottish-qualified, experienced in property work on energy and infrastructure projects, highly proficient, a strong team player, and business-minded.

Sectors include:

• Wind (on and offshore)
• Solar
• Hydrogen
• Carbon Capture
• Battery storage
• Nuclear
• Major infrastructure projects (road, rail, ports)

This role offers a chance to work for a Top 25 International firm with a generous salary, flexible work-life balance, and ongoing professional development. You will have opportunities to grow your network and work with top-tier clients.

What is on offer?

• Join a friendly, dynamic, global organisation with extensive energy and infrastructure property work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK and internationally.
• Work with high-profile, local, and national clients.
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and client relationship building.
• First-class training, career development, regular feedback, and appraisals.
• Attractive salary, bonus potential up to 30%, benefits, well-being, leave, and holiday entitlements.