Real Estate Energy & Infrastructure Associate/Sr Associate

Overview

As a Real Estate Energy & Infrastructure Associate, you help shape major UK energy and infrastructure projects from renewable energy to hydrogen and heat networks. You will work within a Tier 1 law firm’s CRE/energy team, advising on real estate aspects, drafting critical project documents, and leading due diligence. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with developers, landowners, investors and public bodies, mentoring junior lawyers and growing client relationships. This role offers high-profile projects, strong development opportunities and a culture focused on flexibility and wellbeing.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days’ holiday (rising with service)
• Holiday exchange options
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate aspects of major energy and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate options, leases, development agreements and project documents
• Lead title, access and land due diligence to unlock deliverable solutions
• Support DCO and CPO processes for nationally significant infrastructure
• Collaborate with developers, landowners, investors, funders and public bodies
• Work with planning, construction, corporate, regulatory and finance specialists
• Mentor junior lawyers and take ownership of client relationships

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• 2+ PQE (ideally)
• Strong commercial real estate experience
• Experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure or major development work
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Confidence managing complex matters and multiple stakeholders
• Practical, solutions-focused approach
• Interest in business development and team growth

• Excellent drafting and negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Practical, solutions-focused
• Client relationship management
• Commercial real estate experience
• Experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure or major development work

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