Real Estate Renewables – Associate / Senior Associate

Excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Renewables Solicitor to join a highly regarded legal practice in Edinburgh. Working within an established renewables team, you will advise on a broad range of wind, solar, battery storage and hydro projects while building long-term relationships with prestigious clients. This role offers high-quality work, strong career development and the support to progress your career in one of Scotland’s fastest-growing sectors.

Client Details

Our client is a leading independent law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering expert legal advice to private individuals, landowners, entrepreneurs and businesses. Known for its collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm combines technical excellence with a genuinely supportive working environment.

With a strong commitment to professional development, many of its senior lawyers and partners have built their careers internally. The firm offers access to complex, high-value work, a collegiate culture and a clear focus on helping its people achieve their long-term career ambitions while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

Description

The Real Estate Renewables Solicitor will be:

• Advising clients on the property aspects of renewable energy projects including wind, solar, battery storage and hydro developments.
• Negotiating and drafting a variety of agreements relating to renewable energy schemes and associated land rights.
• Supporting clients on acquisitions, disposals, refinancing transactions and compulsory purchase matters.
• Building and maintaining trusted client relationships, acting as a key adviser on strategic land and property issues.
• Working closely with colleagues across multiple legal disciplines to deliver integrated and commercially focused advice.

Profile

The Real Estate Renewables Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE within real estate or renewables law.
• Experienced in the Scottish property aspects of renewable energy projects.
• Commercially aware with strong technical property law expertise.
• Confident managing a varied caseload and working with a degree of autonomy.
• A strong communicator with excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Interested in developing specialist expertise within the renewables sector and progressing their long-term career.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected firm with an established presence in the renewables sector and a reputation for developing outstanding lawyers. You’ll gain exposure to complex, market-leading work and work alongside experienced partners who are committed to mentoring and supporting career progression.

The firm offers a competitive salary package, hybrid working, high-quality training, excellent professional development opportunities and a genuinely collaborative culture. This is more than just a role; it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career within a firm renowned for retaining and developing talent.

If you’re an experienced Real Estate Renewables Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.