Real Estate Energy Associate - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Real Estate Energy Associate - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £65,000 to £82,000

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Real Estate Energy Associate to join its Tier 1 rated Energy & Infrastructure team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects central to the UK's transition to net zero. You will support complex, first‑of‑a‑kind schemes across renewables, energy transition and major infrastructure delivery.

The Role

You will work on a wide range of high‑value, complex matters, including:

• Advising 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)
  * Drafting and negotiating key real estate documents including options, leases and development agreements
  * Leading title, access, land due diligence and site assembly work
  * Supporting major infrastructure consenting and delivery, including DCO and CPO schemes
  * Working directly with developers, landowners, investors, funders, public bodies and other stakeholders
  * Collaborating across real estate, planning, construction, corporate, regulatory and finance teams
  * Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to client relationship management

Candidate 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 the ability to keep projects moving
  * Curiosity about the energy transition and infrastructure delivery
  * Collaborative mindset and confidence working in multi‑disciplinary teams
  * Interest in business development, mentoring and wider team initiatives

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
  * Enhanced parental leave
  * Reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

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

The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can make adjustments 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.*