Real Estate Energy & Infrastructure Associate/Sr Associate

Real Estate Energy & Infrastructure Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol
Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Role

Join a Tier 1 Real Estate Energy & Infrastructure team working on some of the UK's most significant energy and infrastructure projects. You'll help deliver major schemes supporting the UK's transition to net zero from renewables and battery storage to hydrogen, heat networks, nuclear, ports, airports and more.

You will:

• Advise on real estate aspects of major energy and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate options, leases, development agreements and project documents
• Lead title, access and land due diligence to unlock deliverable solutions
• Support DCO and CPO processes for nationally significant infrastructure
• Work directly with developers, landowners, investors, funders and public bodies
• Collaborate with specialists across planning, construction, corporate, regulatory and finance
• Mentor junior lawyers and take ownership of client relationships

Candidate Requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor, ideally 2+ PQE
• Strong commercial real estate experience
• Experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure or major development work
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Confidence managing complex matters and multiple stakeholders
• A practical, solutions focused approach
• Interest in business development and team growth

Why Join?

• You'll be part of a top 50, international, award winning law firm recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers for its market leading energy and infrastructure work. Expect high profile projects, strong career development and a culture that values flexibility and wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days' holiday (rising with service)
• Holiday exchange options
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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.*