Real Estate Energy Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Associate in Real Estate to handle significant projects in the energy sector. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years PQE and strong experience in Real Estate with an Energy & Infrastructure focus. Responsibilities include advising on land acquisitions, leading energy project aspects, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a market-leading salary, lucrative bonuses, and a flexible work environment in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Lucrative bonus and benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must have strong Real Estate experience with an Energy & Infrastructure focus.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value work.
• Interest in mentoring and contributing to team success.

Responsibilities

• Advising on major land acquisitions and disposals for energy developments.
• Leading Real Estate aspects of onshore/offshore wind and solar projects.
• Supporting infrastructure clients on roads, rail and water developments.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development.

Skills

Strong Real Estate experience

Excellent technical and drafting skills

Confidence in client-facing roles

Collaborative team player

Education

4-8 years' PQE

Job description

Real Estate Energy Senior Associate

Location: Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh 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 the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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 be working 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.

Your work will include:

• 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

• 4-8 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 ambitiousInterest 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 Jules Grieve at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.