Solicitor / Legal Executive to Specialise within Energy

Our client, an exceptionally well-respected regional practice has a passion for business, clients and the services they offer. Their values(Commercial, Dynamic, Friendly, Integrity, Reliable, Supportive) are at the core of everything they do.

With offices throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

On our client's behalf we are looking for a Real Estate Solicitor / Legal Executive to work within the Energy team.

The Role:

• The Energy team is passionate about renewable energy and delivering exceptional client service, and you will undertake 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 the corporate, construction and planning teams in order to provide a seamless one-stop service for clients with renewable energy projects.

About You:

• You will be a Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives with 5+ years' PQE.
• You have prior experience of working in the Energy sector dealing with options and leases.
• You have a genuine interest in energy and be dedicated to progressing your career in this area.
• You will be commercially aware and have the ability to enhance the firm's reputation through delivery of exceptional client service.
• You will have a flexible approach and the ability to work within a team environment.
• You are highly organised, accurate, proactive and committed to meeting deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• You are used to working in a busy and highly professional driven environment.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards.

A hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables you to share your working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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