This Top 50 Firm is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Projects Associate (3+ PQE) to join their award-winning Edinburgh team and accelerate their renewable energy practice.The L500 ranked team conducts some of the most impactful work in Scotland concerning project development to land acquisition. This an exceptional chance for you to learn from experienced partners with market-leading knowledge and boost your career to the next level.The Firm
A truly standout company in the UK legal landscape, this firm achieves the rare balance of performing the highest quality of work with the best clients, whilst retaining an excellent working culture and work-life balance for its staff.This innovative Top 50 and multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years. In part, this is due to their focus and ability to produce results for their prestigious client base. However, it is also due to the significant focus that the management place on hiring the best legal talent, and ensuring staff flourish.Rarely in firms operating at this level does a culture of approachability and supportiveness permeate from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the heart of the working model, and Partners willingly give up their time to train and mentor more junior team members.Many of the lawyers have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars and the ongoing professional development is a major selling point and one reason why staff stay at the business for such long durations.Clients range from high net-worth individuals to some of the largest multinational companies operating globally. Staff are exposed to the highest quality work across a range of jurisdictions and are supported to provide an industry-leading service by some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the UK.If you are an ambitious and motivated professional, who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.The Role
Working within this highly ranked Projects team, you will engage with the full range of construction matters. With the support of an award-winning team of skilled and experienced colleagues, you will advise clients on some of the most cutting-edge, large-scale construction projects in the UK and abroad.Projects include providing support to massive infrastructure developments and re-developments and having a hand in complex construction projects which will change the face of the UK for the next generation. Renewable power projects across wind, solar, green-hydrogen, geothermal power, biomass and more make up much of the exciting work this team undertakes.Some of your main duties will include:
- Consistently keeping up with up-to-date market knowledge of renewable energy
- Monitoring your caseload with efficiency and attention to detail
- Work closely on projects with market-leading professionals
- Giving commercial legal advice on high-profile, nationwide projects
Counted amongst the team’s many notable clients are several FTSE 100 firms, as well as some of the UK’s largest public bodies and numerous international clients.The team is growing rapidly and by joining now, you will be in the position to develop market-leading expertise with a reputable team and progress quickly through the ranks of one of the most accomplished and well-regarded firm’s operations today.The Ideal Candidate
- Is an experienced Projects Lawyer with at least 3+ years of relevant PQE
- Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
- Enjoys a team environment and supporting junior colleagues in their development
- Is commercially aware and has strong technical knowledge
- Constantly seeks self-improvement and professional development
What’s on offer
- An opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, highly revered Top 50 firm
- Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
- First-rate career development and progression opportunities
- Award-winning culture and ingrained flexible working
- Highly competitive salary
- Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Tilly Scott at 0131 460 7747/[email protected] for a confidential chat.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Energy Projects Associate (3+PQE)Already uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 – 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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