Renewable Energy Solicitor – Central Belt

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Edinburgh is seeking a Renewable Energy Solicitor to join its growing team, handling drafting and negotiations across wind, hydro, solar, battery storage, and marine energy projects.

The role offers hybrid working, training, and opportunities to engage in industry events and thought leadership as the firm strengthens its leadership in Scotland's renewables sector.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ PQE in energy, commercial property, or rural work.
• Experience in the energy sector or from a commercial property or rural background seeking transition into renewables.
• Hybrid working offered with training and opportunities to attend industry events and thought leadership.
• Involves drafting and negotiating exclusivity agreements, options and leases, with support for due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating exclusivity agreements, options and leases.
• Supporting due diligence processes for major transactions.
• Advising on matters across onshore/offshore wind, hydro, solar, battery storage and marine energy.

Job description

This well-established Scottish law firm is currently recruiting a solicitor to join its leading Renewable Energy team, based in the Central Belt. The firm advises a high-profile client base that includes developers, landowners, funders, investors, communities, and planning authorities, with a strong reputation across Scotland’s renewables industry.

The role offers a broad and stimulating workload, including drafting and negotiating exclusivity agreements, options and leases, and supporting due diligence processes for major transactions. You will assist clients on legal matters across a variety of projects, including onshore and offshore wind, hydro, solar (both rooftop and ground-mounted), battery storage, and marine energy.

This position is suited to candidates with 2–6 years’ PQE, either with experience in the energy sector or from a commercial property or rural background seeking to transition into this fast-growing and dynamic area. You will be supported with training and encouraged to actively participate in industry events and thought leadership opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity with a dynamic firm offering hybrid working, sector leadership, and clear pathways for development.

Renewable Energy Solicitor – Central Belt Edinburgh