Real Estate Energy Associate

Real Estate Energy Associate
Location: Glasgow
Team: Tier 1, L500 Ranked Department
Salary: Lucrative salary + excellent benefits package

The Role
This opportunity sits within a Tier 1, L500-ranked Real Estate Energy team, working on some of the UK's most exciting and large-scale projects across offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen and major infrastructure developments.

You will advise leading developers, investors and public bodies on high-value transactions spanning Scotland and the wider UK market, gaining exposure to truly market-leading work alongside some of the sector's most respected lawyers.

Whether you are already based in Scotland as an English/ Welsh qualified solicitor or considering a strategic relocation, this role offers the rare chance to accelerate your career while enjoying everything Scotland, and Glasgow in particular, has to offer.

The Work

• Advise developers, investors, funders and public bodies on major energy and infrastructure projects
• Act on the property aspects of project development, financing, acquisitions and disposals
• Work across a broad range of sectors including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, transmission infrastructure, interconnectors and EV projects
• Draft and negotiate complex real estate documentation for nationally significant developments
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across planning, corporate, finance and construction teams
• Manage a varied caseload spanning high-value UK-wide transactions
• Build and develop strong client relationships with FTSE 100 companies, household-name brands, SMEs and public sector bodies
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Real Estate Energy practice

Your Experience

• 4-8 years' PQE in Real Estate, with experience in energy and infrastructure projects
• Qualified in England & Wales or dual-qualified in both Scotland & England/Wales
• Strong technical ability with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset
• Genuine interest in the energy and infrastructure sector
• Confident in managing complex matters and engaging directly with clients
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working in a high-performing environment

Why This Role?

• Join a Top 25 firm, in a Real Estate Energy team at the forefront of the UK energy transition
• Exposure to large-scale, nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects
• Work alongside some of the most respected Real Estate Energy lawyers in the market
• Clear pathway for progression with outstanding training and development support
• Competitive salary, lucrative bonus scheme and flexible, market-leading benefits
• A genuinely supportive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com or 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.