Senior Associate - Real Estate - Energy & Infrastructure

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal firm as a Senior Associate in Real Estate, working on groundbreaking energy and infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to impact the UK's transition to green energy while collaborating with top legal professionals in a dynamic environment focused on growth and innovation.

Benefits

Ongoing career development opportunities

Market leading salary

Excellent bonus scheme and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Commercially astute and enthusiastic.
• Ability to manage varied caseloads and develop business.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK's transition to green energy through commercial property work.
• Engage in land acquisitions for renewable energy projects.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Senior Associate - Real Estate - Energy & Infrastructure

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Are you an experienced Real Estate Solicitor with an interest in the Energy sector? Take your career to the next level with one of the biggest names in the Yorkshire legal market as part of this L500 ranked team.

This dynamic and innovative team is seeking a talented Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to become a key part of their thriving Leeds office.

The Firm

This global organisation is widely recognised for delivering exceptional service across a diverse range of industries. It holds numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, top-rated departments in Chambers & Partners, and boasts a wealth of highly ranked individuals and emerging talent. The firm's reputation for attracting top-tier legal professionals underscores the exceptional quality of its work, its commitment to staff development, and its strong workplace ethos.

Despite its significant size, impressive growth, and strong financial performance, employees frequently describe the firm as having a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The leadership team is known for its genuine care and dedication to fostering a positive working environment.

The firm has received numerous accolades for the excellence of its work, alongside recognition for building a workplace that is both inclusive and diverse. Employees have the opportunity to work with leading international clients as well as some of the UK's most prominent businesses and organisations, while benefiting from the guidance and expertise of some of the finest legal professionals in the country.

The firm's culture combines an innovative, forward-thinking approach with a warm and collaborative office environment, making it an ideal setting for personal and professional growth.

The Role

Working within one of the most experienced and prestigious Energy & Infrastructure teams in the UK, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support some of the most exciting and large-scale property work in the legal sector.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting the UK's transition to green energy. Your work will span a variety of commercial property matters, including onshore and offshore wind farm developments, solar farms, hydro schemes, nuclear projects, and land acquisitions for next-generation power production. With projects ranging in size and complexity, you'll gain unparalleled exposure to diverse clients and challenges, ensuring a dynamic, fulfilling role with exceptional growth potential.

Recognised as one of the foremost teams in the country, you'll collaborate with and learn from some of the brightest minds in the field. This environment offers an unmatched platform to develop your expertise in Real Estate, focusing on one of the UK's fastest-growing and most impactful sectors.

This is a unique opportunity to carve out a market-leading reputation in an area critical to the UK's green energy future, positioning yourself at the forefront of innovation and transformation in the legal and energy landscape.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has commercial property experience, preferably relating to energy and infrastructure
• Commercially astute and enthusiastic about their work
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with large clients, and develop business

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join an international firm with an esteemed global reputation
• Highest quality work in rewarding sectors
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Market leading salary
• Excellent bonus scheme and benefits package