Job Description

We are seeking a solicitor to join WJM's renewables property team in Glasgow.



The team, led by Andy McFarlane, advises an outstanding roster of renewables developers on securing land; getting property packages into marketable/fundable form; sales and financings; precedent development; completing due diligence in relation to projects; developing bespoke property structures as required by our clients and their projects and complex title examination and site assembly work. We work across a number of technologies including onshore wind, battery storage, solar, offshore wind and green hydrogen as well as an increasing number of hybrid projects.



The team has an outstanding culture focused on client service; technical excellence; commitment to achieving deadlines; understanding and supporting our clients and the wider renewables industry; and making the team a great place to work. The role will involve working with the other members of the team and the successful candidate will have immediate direct contact to clients.



The ideal candidate will:


have 4 - 10 years' PQE, preferably in a renewables context; be confident in drafting options and leases for renewables projects or large-scale commercial property developments; have experience in title examination and reporting for both Sasine and Land Registered titles; be keen to learn and take on work from the partners in the team but also work with some autonomy and delegate and supervise more junior team members; have an interest in focusing on working in the renewables sector; demonstrate a commitment to providing an excellent level of client service; show initiative and have a positive attitude and proactive approach to working with clients and colleagues; be able to build rapport and communicate positively and effectively with clients, other legal representatives and other involved parties; and be ambitious and be willing to develop your career and practice.


This role offers the opportunity to advance your career, develop your skills, work towards expertise in the renewables sector and work with a great team in a friendly, supportive and client focused environment.


If you have the skills and experiences described above and are interested in this great opportunity, please send your CV to the HR department at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference REGLA 07/25