Associate - Projects, Energy & Infrastructure

Are you a Projects lawyer looking to play a key role in the UK's Net Zero journey? This prestigious Top 50 Firm is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Projects Associate (3+ PQE) to join their award-winning team in Edinburgh and help expand their thriving renewable energy practice.

Legal 500 Tier 1 Firm | Award-Winning Practice | Next-Generation Projects | Unmatched Career Growth | Industry-Leading Salary/Benefits | Exceptional Culture | Hybrid Working

The Firm
This firm is a standout in the UK legal market, balancing top-tier work with leading clients while maintaining an excellent culture and work-life balance.

As a multi-award-winning Top 50 firm, it has seen rapid growth across the UK, thanks to its results-driven approach for a prestigious client base. However, this success also stems from the firm's dedication to hiring the best legal talent and fostering an environment where staff can truly excel.

At this level, it's rare to find a firm where approachability and supportiveness flow from top to bottom. Collaboration is central to their work ethos, and partners actively mentor and develop junior lawyers.

Many of their lawyers have earned individual recognition, including spots in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame. The firm is known for nurturing rising stars, offering continuous professional development, which is one reason why their lawyers tend to stay long-term.

Their clients range from high-net-worth individuals to global multinational corporations. Staff handle top-tier work across multiple jurisdictions, backed by some of the most respected legal minds in the UK, enabling them to deliver industry-leading service.

For ambitious and motivated professionals, this represents a unique opportunity to join one of the UK's leading law firms, where you can build expertise and rise to the top of your field.

The Role
As part of this highly regarded and Tier 1 ranked Projects team, you will work on a variety of construction matters. Supported by an award-winning group of experienced colleagues, you will advise on large-scale construction projects both in the UK and internationally.

Projects include advising on major infrastructure developments and redevelopments, as well as complex construction ventures that will shape the future of the UK. The team is heavily involved in renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, green hydrogen, geothermal, and biomass.

The team's client list includes several FTSE 100 companies, major UK public bodies, and numerous international clients.

With the team's rapid growth, this is a great time to join and build expertise in a highly reputable team, offering swift career progression in one of the UK's most respected firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• A Projects lawyer with 3+ years of PQE
• Capable of managing a diverse caseload and client base
• Thrives in a collaborative team and supports the development of junior colleagues
• Possesses strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge
• Committed to self-improvement and ongoing professional development

What's on Offer?

• The chance to join a growing, highly respected Top 50 firm
• Exposure to high-value, top-tier client work
• Outstanding career development and progression opportunities
• An award-winning culture with ingrained flexible working practices
• Competitive salary and benefits package with a strong bonus structure

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.