Solicitor - Real Estate Energy

An award-winning, modern-thinking and successful law firm in Exeter are looking for a Real Estate Lawyer to join their established and reputable team, focusing on their Energy work. With high-quality work and the chance to be a part of one of the most desirable law firms to work for, this is a great opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to take their career to the next level. The ideal candidate will have at least circa 5 years' PQE working within Energy work already, although we are also considering candidates with more experience than this. We are ideally after someone who is commercially aware and who can be a positive ambassador for the firm.

The firm offers one of the best cultures available within an Exeter law firm, while they also offer a solid benefits package with an excellent salary package and bonus. They put emphasis on their people's well-being, having introduced a number of ideas to the work week, including having regular Pilates sessions in the office, as well as having a table tennis table in the office for people to use. They also enjoy a number of other activities, including running sessions, "bake off" competitions and other events around the calendar.

Tasks will include:

• Undertaking a varied and interesting client caseload covering onshore wind, solar, EV, battery, AD, hydro and other renewable technologies.
• You will be dealing with options and leases, power purchase agreements, easements and grid connection agreements, acting for funders, landowners and developers across a range of renewable energy technologies.
• You will be liaising with our corporate, construction and planning teams in order to provide a seamless one-stop service for clients with renewable energy projects.

Skills and experience sought:

• 5 years' plus PQE within Energy and Renewables
• A credible, ambitious personality
• Someone who enjoys a modern team environment
• You will have the ability to enhance the firm's clients’ experience through the delivery of exceptional client service

Hours and Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Exciting company bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company choir group 
• Charitable fund raising events and office days
• Office Table Tennis 
• Eye care vouchers
• Free annual flu-vaccinations
• Mentoring programme
• Study leave
• Three days volunteering leave each year
• B - Corporation Qualified Business
• And more...

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)