Property Solicitor - Scotland

Ref: 246 Date Posted: Thursday 21 Mar 2024

One of our clients is looking for a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join their Energy & Strategic Land team. 

The successful candidate will carry out commercial property and related work on transactions and projects in an efficient, responsive and accurate manner to further develop our client's energy and strategic land practice, whilst meeting the expectations of the client at all times. This permanent role can be based in our clients offices in either Edinburgh, Glasgow or, Perth. 

Previous experience in energy or strategic land is preferred but not essential where candidates have a proven background in rural and/or commercial property transactions. A minimum of 2 years’ PQE property experience is preferred, although candidates with different levels of experience will also be considered.

The role requires a highly motivated, pro-active and commercially minded individual with excellent technical skills and a strong client focussed approach. You will be ambitious and a confident team player with the ability to lead transactions at an appropriate level and to plan and manage a high and varied workload. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience of contributing to business development and marketing strategies.

This role involves: 

  • To deliver legal advice and services in energy and property law.
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts, offers, options, leases, securities and ranking agreements.
  • Provide support on project management and maintenance of records and advice as required in larger energy or land projects.
  • To develop and maintain relationships on behalf of the firm with existing clients and contacts of the firm and to achieve repeat business for the Firm. 
  • Conducting research into technical energy and commercial property matters.
  • To support marketing and business development projects where required.

For further information on this role, please don't hesitate to get in touch.