Real Estate Renewables Solicitor

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Real Estate Energy Solicitor to join its growing renewables practice in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis. This is an opportunity to advise on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects while developing your career within a collaborative and highly regarded legal team.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected and long-established law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal and advisory services to private individuals, landowners, businesses and charitable organisations. Recognised for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and long-standing client relationships, the firm offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters in a supportive and people-focused environment.

With a strong commitment to professional development, employee wellbeing and flexible working, the firm invests heavily in its people and provides a clear pathway for career progression. The culture is collegiate, inclusive and built around delivering exceptional client service while supporting employees to achieve their professional ambitions.

Description

The Real Estate Energy Solicitor will be:

• Advising landowners, developers and stakeholders on renewable energy projects including wind, solar, battery storage and hydro schemes.
• Negotiating and drafting property agreements relating to project development, acquisition, financing and disposals.
• Supporting clients on compulsory purchase matters and wider property aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser on complex land and property issues.
• Working closely with colleagues across property, tax, private client, business law and dispute resolution teams to deliver integrated legal advice.

Profile

The Real Estate Energy Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with at least 2-3 years’ PQE in Scottish property law.
• Experienced in renewables, energy or infrastructure-related property matters.
• Commercially aware with strong technical and drafting skills.
• Capable of managing varied and complex work with minimal supervision.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Organised, detail-focused and able to work collaboratively within a high-performing team.
• Keen to develop technical expertise and build a long-term career in the renewables sector.

Job Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded firm operating at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. You’ll benefit from exposure to high-quality and intellectually stimulating work, excellent mentoring from respected specialists, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, comprehensive training and development programmes, and a supportive culture where people are encouraged to thrive professionally and personally. With many employees choosing to build long-term careers at the firm, this is more than just another legal role-it’s an opportunity to establish yourself within a leading practice and accelerate your career in a growing sector.

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