Job Description
Job Title: Renewable Energy Lawyer
Description:
We are hiring for our client – a leading name in the legal sector with an excellent reputation for supporting the energy and infrastructure markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a Renewable Energy Lawyer to join a top-tier team based in Edinburgh, working with some of the most high-profile energy projects across the UK and beyond.
Our client is known for its forward-thinking culture, flexible approach to working, and commitment to career progression. This is a rare chance to specialise in a growth area of law with significant opportunities for long-term development.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities
- Flexibility on PQE (ideally 5 years+)
- Based in Edinburgh, with a hybrid working model available
The Role:
- Advise on complex renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro, and emerging technologies
- Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts and project documentation
- Support clients from planning and development through to financing and construction
- Work collaboratively across departments including real estate, corporate, and regulatory teams
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients in the energy sector, helping shape legal strategies and navigate regulatory frameworks
The Person:
- Qualified solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales (dual-qualified welcome)
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualified experience ideally, but flexibility depending on background
- Previous experience advising on energy, infrastructure, or commercial projects preferred
- Commercially minded, solutions-focused, and passionate about sustainability and renewables
- Strong communication and client-facing skills essential
The Rewards:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Excellent progression pathway in a growing team
- Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
- A supportive team environment with expert mentors and industry leaders
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information and to apply for this Renewable Energy Lawyer position, please contact Gary McMahon at Hunter Savage. We’re a specialist recruitment consultancy with a deep understanding of the legal market across the UK & Ireland.
We provide expert, confidential advice to legal professionals considering their next move.
Contact Gary at gary@huntersavage.com or send a private message on LinkedIn.
Salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.