Real Estate Senior Associate

Leading Global Law Firm | Real Estate Senior Associate (Regeneration & Infrastructure)

Take a lead role in a specialist team focused on major energy and utilities projects, with flexibility on office location across the North and a clear pathway to further progression.

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. Hybrid working is standard, and the firm's size offers real breadth of opportunity without losing sight of individual development.

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 puchase, subsidy control, commercial, and construction law to provide a full-service offering.

This 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
As a Senior Associate, you will take a lead role on complex projects, managing matters with significant autonomy and acting as a key point of contact for major energy and utility clients. You will draft, review, and negotiate property agreements including leases, easements, wayleaves, licences, and land acquisition documents. You will advise on land rights, title issues, and land access strategies, and lead on land assembly for utility projects.

You will also supervise and mentor junior team members, contribute to legal project management, and play an active role in business development and client relationship management. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines and offices to deliver a seamless service on nationally significant mandates.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE

• Strong utility, infrastructure, or energy sector experience

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing complex transactions and multiple stakeholders

• In-depth knowledge of statutory undertaker rights and land law

• Experience working with public sector bodies or regulated industries

• A natural mentor, able to support and develop junior lawyers

• A commercially minded team player, comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to business growth

What's on Offer

• Leadership of high-quality, project-focused work on major energy and utility mandates with national significance

• A clear path to further progression, with structured career development support

• The backing of a large, integrated real estate practice with access to a full suite of specialist expertise

• A progressive, inclusive culture with a strong commitment to wellbeing and flexible working

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Apply now for immediate consideration.