Managing Associate - Real Estate (Energy) - Exeter

Managing Associate - Real Estate (Energy) - Exeter
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working)
Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Managing Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate team in Exeter, with a specialist focus on Energy sector work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward thinking and ambitious practice that is experiencing significant growth in the energy market.

The Role
You will play a key role within the Transactional Real Estate team, working closely with major developer and landowner clients across a range of energy asset types. Responsibilities include:

• Acting for key developer and landowner clients in the Energy sector
• Advising on ground mounted and rooftop solar, BESS, wind and other renewable assets
• Supporting corporate and commercial teams on portfolio acquisitions, disposals and financing
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the firm's Energy sector offering
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Exeter office and wider network
• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior real estate lawyer with:

• At least 7+ years' PQE in commercial real estate, with significant Energy sector experience
• Strong technical expertise and a commercial, solutions focused approach
• A genuine interest in developing and expanding the firm's Energy offering
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability and experience managing competing priorities
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Self motivation, initiative and a commitment to professional growth
• Flexibility and adaptability within a fast moving, evolving sector

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A flexible, agile working culture
• A friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Clear opportunities for progression and long term career development
• Supportive leadership and a strong focus on wellbeing
• A culture that values creativity, commercial thinking and innovation
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds and can make adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*