Real Estate Energy Lawyer (3198)

Cathedrala appointments; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Energy Lawyer to join their team in Exeter. This role focuses on a varied caseload in renewable energy sectors including solar, wind, and battery storage. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of legal experience, a passion for sustainability, and a commitment to high-quality legal advice. The position offers a competitive salary, employee ownership benefits, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based rewards

Employee ownership model with profit share

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement including birthday off

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX), 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in energy sector real estate work, particularly in options, leases, and renewable projects.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the renewable energy sector and commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of renewable energy transactions including leases and power purchase agreements.
• Act for a diverse client base including developers, investors, and landowners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX)

Experience in energy sector real estate work

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Interest in renewable energy

Education

5+ years’ post-qualification experience

Job description

Competitive Salary DOE | Hybrid | Exeter

A leading law firm recognised for its excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. Proudly employee-owned and a Certified B Corporation™, the firm is known for fostering a collaborative and people‑centred culture. Their recognition as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work 2025 reflects their dedication to empowering employees and delivering outstanding service to clients across the region.

The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Energy Lawyer to join a forward‑thinking team specialising in renewable energy projects. The role offers a varied caseload across technologies such as solar, wind, EV, battery storage, and hydro, advising funders, landowners, and developers. The position combines technical legal expertise with a passion for sustainability and innovation, offering hybrid working and long‑term career growth in the South West.

Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Energy Lawyer :

• Manage a broad caseload of renewable energy transactions including leases, options, easements, and power purchase agreements.
• Act for a diverse client base including developers, investors, and landowners in onshore renewable projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across corporate, planning, and construction to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and commercial awareness across all engagements.

Requirements of the Real Estate Energy Lawyer :

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX) with 5+ years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Proven experience in energy sector real estate work, particularly in options, leases, and renewable projects.
• Commercially astute, organised, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the renewable energy sector and commitment to delivering high‑quality legal advice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based rewards.
• Employee ownership model with profit share for all colleagues.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, wellbeing support, and generous holiday entitlement (including your birthday off).

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and make a genuine impact in the renewable energy space, apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Join a firm where your expertise will help shape a sustainable future.

Note on Sponsorship

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant : Clodagh Murphy

Reference

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