Real Estate Energy Associate – Bristol – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will support the real estate aspects of energy, renewables and infrastructure projects in Bristol, contributing to high‑value, complex matters. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to push projects toward delivery, helping shape a nationwide energy transition. The role offers exposure to first‑of‑a‑kind schemes and a collaborative, client‑facing environment. This is an opportunity to grow within a Tier 1 energy & infrastructure practice and mentor junior lawyers.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28 with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate aspects of energy, renewables and infrastructure projects (onshore/offshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, EfW, heat networks, nuclear, EV charging, airports and ports)
• Draft and negotiate key real estate documents (options, leases, development agreements)
• Lead title, land due diligence and site assembly work
• Support major infrastructure consenting and delivery (DCO and CPO schemes)
• Collaborate with developers, landowners, investors, funders and public bodies
• Coordinate with real estate, planning, construction, corporate, regulatory and finance teams
• Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to client relationship management

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in commercial real estate
• Experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure or major development work
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial, solutions‑focused approach with ability to move projects forward
• Curiosity about energy transition and infrastructure delivery
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Interest in business development, mentoring and wider team initiatives

• collaborative mindset
• commercial and solutions‑oriented
• strong communication
• drafting and negotiation of real estate documents
• title and land due diligence
• site assembly

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