In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

Advise on the real estate aspects of energy, renewables and infrastructure projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, EfW, heat networks, nuclear, EV charging and related infrastructure, airports and ports.
Draft and negotiate key real estate documents, including options, leases, development agreements and other project documents.
Lead title, access, site assembly and land due diligence work, helping clients identify constraints and unlock deliverable solutions.
Support major infrastructure consenting and delivery, including DCOs and CPO schemes.
Work directly with developers, landowners, investors, funders, public bodies and other stakeholders on complex, high-value matters.
Collaborate across our dedicated Energy Sector Team, with colleagues across real estate, energy, planning, construction, corporate, regulatory and finance to deliver joined-up advice.
Help supervise and develop junior lawyers, while taking real responsibility for client relationships and transaction delivery.

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:
A solicitor qualified in England and Wales, with strong commercial real estate experience and ideally at least 2 years' PQE.
Experience of energy, renewables, infrastructure or major development work.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the confidence to manage complex matters and multiple stakeholders.
A practical, commercial approach: you can give clear advice, spot what matters and keep projects moving.
Curiosity about the energy transition, infrastructure delivery and the role real estate plays in making complex projects happen.
A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
An interest in contributing to the growth of the team, including through building on existing client relationships and seeking new clients through business development activities, mentoring and wider team initiatives.

Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible, hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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