THE ROLE:

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious junior solicitor to join our Commercial Property team. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in property development and energy projects and will be looking to build their expertise in this dynamic and evolving area of law within a more generalised commercial property role.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality transactions involving strategic land, renewable energy schemes, and mixed-use developments. You will support partners and senior solicitors across a range of complex, long-term projects with national significance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advising on and drafting a variety of commercial property documents including leases, conditional contracts (particularly those subject to planning), option agreements, and overage arrangements.
• Assisting with promotion agreements and joint venture agreements, with a planning and development angle.
• Working with landowners and developers on renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage schemes.
• Supporting transactions involving land assembly, infrastructure planning, and related land law issues.
• Conducting due diligence and managing property portfolios related to energy and development schemes.
• Liaising with planning consultants, surveyors, energy specialists, and other stakeholders as part of the wider project team.