Real Estate Energy Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Scotland seeks a Real Estate Energy Associate with 3-6 years PQE to join their Tier 1 team. The role involves advising on large-scale energy projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates will handle high-value work that impacts the UK's transition to clean energy. Competitive salary with lucrative bonuses and a supportive culture is offered, along with opportunities for career progression in a globally recognized firm.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Flexible, hybrid working

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ PQE with strong Real Estate experience, especially in Energy & Infrastructure.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value work effectively.
• Confidence in client-facing roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major land acquisitions and disposals for energy developments.
• Lead Real Estate aspects of major energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate leases and development agreements.

Skills

Strong Real Estate experience (Energy & Infrastructure)

Excellent technical and drafting skills

Commercially minded

Collaborative team player

Proactive and ambitious

Job description

Real Estate Energy Associate (3-6 PQE)

Location: Glasgow

Team: Tier 1-ranked

Salary: Market Leading, with lucrative bonus & benefits

The Role

When you join this Tier 1-ranked Real Estate team, you’ll immediately become part of a group that’s driving some of the most significant and innovative projects in the UK.

Based in Glasgow at one of the country’s most respected international firms, you’ll step into a senior role with the opportunity to shape the future of energy and infrastructure development.

This role is about being at the forefront of land and property deals that enable the transition to renewable energy and large‑scale infrastructure projects. You’ll work with an impressive client base, including major energy providers, global investors and developers, giving you exposure to complex, high‑value work that few firms in Scotland can match.

From day one, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility, managing your own matters, guiding junior colleagues, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the team. The role also provides the chance to develop your profile in the market, supporting business development initiatives and engaging directly with clients at a strategic level.

This is a long‑term opportunity for an ambitious Real Estate Solicitor who wants to build market‑leading expertise in the energy sector, enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture, and progress within a globally recognised Top 25 firm.

The Work

You’ll be involved in some of the most significant Real Estate projects in the UK, with a strong focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. The work is varied, high‑value, and offers the chance to develop genuine sector expertise.

• Advising on major land acquisitions and disposals for large‑scale energy developments
• Leading Real Estate aspects of onshore/offshore wind, solar, hydro, nuclear and carbon capture projects
• Supporting infrastructure clients on roads, rail and water developments
• Drafting and negotiating leases, development agreements and finance documentation
• Guiding clients through strategic land transactions to unlock next‑generation projects
• Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their technical development
• Working collaboratively with partners and other departments on complex, cross‑practice projects

This is a chance to handle cutting‑edge, market‑leading work while making a visible impact on the UK’s transition to clean energy and future infrastructure.

Your Experience

• 3-6 years’ PQE with strong Real Estate experience (Energy & Infrastructure focus is essential)
• Excellent technical and drafting skills with the ability to manage complex, high‑value work
• Commercially minded with confidence in client‑facing roles
• Collaborative team player, proactive and ambitious
• Interest in mentoring and contributing to the team’s wider success

Why this Role?

• Work on cutting‑edge Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure Projects
• Join a Tier 1, market‑leading Real Estate team within a prestigious international firm
• Structured career progression with opportunities to step into leadership
• Highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
• Flexible, hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative culture

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.