Real Estate Associate

Leading Global Law Firm | Real Estate Associate (Regeneration & Infrastructure) | 3+ Years PQE

Join a specialist Regeneration Development & Infrastructure team focused on major energy and utilities projects, with the flexibility to be based across any of the firm's Northern offices.

The Firm
This is a leading global law firm with a significant UK presence and a reputation for integrated legal and business services. It works with national and multinational clients across the public and private sectors, combining sector expertise with a forward-thinking, commercially sharp approach.

The Team
The Regeneration Development & Infrastructure team specialises in large-scale projects, acting for national and local government, public-private partnerships, and major energy and utility clients. The team is part of a wider real estate practice that brings together specialists in grant funding, planning, compulsory purchase, subsidy control, commercial, and construction law to provide a full-service offering.

This particular sub-group focuses on property-related legal matters across the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors, advising on land rights, access, and assembly for critical projects such as grid upgrades and pipeline installations. The work is technically demanding, collaborative, and sits at the intersection of real estate, infrastructure, and public sector delivery.

The Role
You will support the delivery of major projects by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property agreements including leases, easements, wayleaves, licences, and land acquisition documents. You will advise on land rights and title issues, conduct due diligence, manage land access strategies, and negotiate third-party rights and consents. You will also contribute to legal project management, ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services within multi-disciplinary project teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years' PQE

• Strong experience in commercial real estate law, with exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or energy sector work

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge of statutory undertaker rights and land law

• Experience working with public sector bodies or regulated industries is highly valued

• A collaborative team player, comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to project delivery

What's on Offer

• High-quality, project-focused work on major energy and utility mandates with real national significance

• The backing of a large, supportive real estate practice with integrated specialist expertise

• A progressive, inclusive culture with a commitment to wellbeing and career development

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Apply now for immediate consideration.