Real Estate Renewables Solicitor

About the role

Our client, a leading Scottish law firm, is expanding its renewables practice and seeks a Real Estate Renewables Solicitor to work on high‑profile energy and infrastructure projects. The role is hybrid, based in Edinburgh, and offers the chance to develop specialist expertise within a collaborative legal team.

Key responsibilities

• Advise landowners, developers and stakeholders on renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, battery storage and hydro schemes.
• Negotiate and draft property agreements for project development, acquisition, financing and disposals.
• Support clients on compulsory purchase matters and broader property aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on complex land and property issues.
• Collaborate with property, tax, private client, business law and dispute resolution teams to deliver integrated advice.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2‑3 years PQE in Scottish property law.
• Experience in renewables, energy or infrastructure‑related property matters.
• Commercially aware with strong technical and drafting abilities.
• Ability to manage varied, complex work with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and client‑relationship skills.

Required skills

• Property law drafting
• Renewable energy project documentation

What we offer

• Exposure to high‑value, intellectually stimulating renewable energy work.
• Mentoring from senior specialists and clear career progression pathways.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration package.