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Infrastructure Projects Lawyer - 4-6 years PQE Edinburgh / Glasgow Brief We are currently looking to recruit a talented Infrastructure Projects lawyer with 4-6 years PQE to join our expanding Projects Team in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. Our Team Leveraging a comprehensive network that spans Europe, Africa, The Gulf and Asia Pacific, the projects practice at Pinsent Masons LLP offers specialists in all of the key sub-sectors including energy, infrastructure, and real estate developments. The Tier 1 Scottish infrastructure team (key partners Stuart Barr, Victoria Miller and Chris Owens) is highly active across the UK and Ireland, advising a broad mix of private and public sector clients on infrastructure projects across all markets. Our work ranges from the procurement/bid phase, through construction, into operation and now onto handback and expiry. Chris Owens specialises in student accommodation DBFO procurements, regularly advising both Universities and private sector clients, and in district heating projects and EV charging concession contracts. Work highlights: • Advised the University of Sussex on its procurement of 1,900 beds of student accommodation on their Falmer campus (West Slope) in partnership with Balfour Beatty., • Advised LSE and the Universities of Birmingham and Essex on the delivery of c 3,500 new student beds in 2021., • Winner of the Property Week Student Accommodation Awards Professional Team of the Year 2020, 2021 and 2023., • Advised Equitix and Equans as the successful bidder on the Kingston University student accommodation project., • Advising the Ministry of Justice in respect of its portfolio of PFI prisons and its framework for procurement of prison operation contracts, including prison expansion, handback and expiry., • Advising the FM Contractor on the recent Velindre Cancer Centre Welsh MIM scheme. 'The projects team provides clear advice setting out the current position, but also suggesting options for the way forward to resolve issues. This pragmatism and understanding of the sectors in which they operate sets them apart from other firms.' 'Chris Owens has been phenomenal in supporting our project. He has been helpful, knowledgeable and commercially pragmatic in the advice he has provided and I would have no hesitation in personally referring him for future work.' 'Stuart Barr is an outstanding leader of both his team and other parties involved in projects.' The Candidate Required We are now looking to appoint an ambitious qualified lawyer with 4-6 years PQE who wishes to advance their abilities and knowledge at a top tier international law practice. The successful applicant will primarily support Chris on student accommodation, EV and district heating but may also be involved in University-focussed net zero initiatives and will be expected to support the wider Scottish team on PPP and general infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. Where they are not based in our Edinburgh office, they should expect to split their time between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. The successful applicant will also benefit from opportunities to travel to university campuses around the UK. The successful applicant will: • ideally have gained experience in a large commercial firm working on long-term infrastructure partnership projects, preferably with experience of public procurement processes, • have a strong academic background, attention to detail and excellent communication skills, • be comfortable leading client meetings and calls with good experience of both, • have good commercial awareness and be client focused, • be adaptable, a quick learner and comfortable working on high value, complicated transactions, • be a confident team player with the ability to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating out of 28 locations across 4 continents. The firm is focused and ambitious and is currently actively growing the UK business as well as our European, Middle East (new office in Riyad) and Asia Pac businesses. The US is also a target market. The firm has ambitious growth targets in the next 3 years as well as being committed to supporting its people and the communities in which the firm has a presence. The firm operates a secondment programme to other international offices (6 months) and these opportunities are open to everyone in the firm. Awards Pinsent Masons won the 'Europe's Most Innovative Law Firm' at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe 2023. The firm has been named the Global Construction Law Firm of the Year 2023 by Who's Who Legal. This marks the 16th consecutive year that we have received this prestigious recognition, underscoring our enduring excellence and leadership in construction law worldwide. We were recognised as Professional Team of the Year at the Property Week: Student Accommodation Awards 2020, 2022 and 2023 and we are the Partnerships Bulletin Law Firm of the Year 2024 and 2025. The firm is also named Diversity & Inclusion Firm of the Year 2023 by the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. The firm has placed in the Top 10 Top Employers for Working Families for its 7th consecutive year. Please click here to view full list of our global awards and nominations - Should you require further details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Steffy Lam who can discuss the role and requirements. Contact details: At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. #LI-LRSL #INDL

Structured and Project Finance Associate - 4-6 years PQE Location: Edinburgh Brief We are currently looking to recruit a talented lawyer to join the Structured and Project Finance Team in Edinburgh office, ideally a candidate with at 4-6 years PQE specialising in the area. Background The role is for a finance lawyer sitting within the market leading Structured and Project Finance Team, which is part of the Projects Group. The team carries out a wide range of top tier and high value project and finance work, including development and financing of new energy and infrastructure projects and refinancings, operational support and M&A relating to those projects, as well as other energy efficiency and low carbon advisory mandates. The clients consist of a number of UK and international banks, renewable energy developers, oil and gas/energy companies, infrastructures funds, private equity and utilities. The work of the team has an increasingly international flavour given both inward investment and also clients looking to invest in international markets working with colleagues in other Pinsent Masons international offices. This is a transactional role, with a large amount of client contact and the opportunity to specialise in a strategic and diverse industry sector. Our Edinburgh Team The team act for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. It handles the full life cycle of projects, with work ranging from procurement, and the advisory and delivery phase, to post-completion disputes. The team in Edinburgh is led by Gillian Frew and is integrated with, and frequently works as part of, our teams in other offices. Key Clients include • NatWest, • NTR plc, • Gresham House, • Capricorn Energy PLC, • KfW, • Railpen, • Arcus Infrastructure, • Equitix Limited, • Dalmore Capital Limited, • DFIs active in Africa, • Lloyds Banking Group, • Ocean Winds, • Capital Dynamics, • Statkraft, • Greencoat Capital, • Advised Deutsche Bank AG and Coöperative Rabobank U.A. £135,000,000 loan to Aukera UK 1 Limited to fund the construction of its UK 250 MW solar/battery portfolio., • Advising Boralex on the c£130m financing of the 106MW Limekiln wind farm project with National Westminster Bank and Export Development Canada, • Advising National Westminster Bank on the c£190m financing of the c220MW North Kyle wind farm project., • Advised Zenobe Energyon the £235m (and 400m accordion facility) financing of a 200MW / 400MWh transmission connection battery energy storage project at Blackhillock, Keith, Scotland. - the largest facility to be arranged in Europe for the development of battery energy storage projects., • Acting for NTR on the €370m portfolio financing of 12 onshore wind projects., • Acting for Dalmore Capital as lead legal adviser on operational PFI projects., • Acting for NatWest, AIB and Sabadell on the portfolio financing of five anaerobic digestion projects., • Acting for the Port of Aberdeen on a loan from Scottish National Investment Bank, • Acting for a development financial institution and its co-lenders in relation to the debt financing of the Takoradi Port Project in Ghana., • Acting for an international financial institution in relation to the financing of a telecommunications network in sub-Saharan Africa., • Continuing to advise Flogas (part of DCC Group Plc, a FTSE 100 company) in relation to its project to convert the National Grid liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Avonmouth into a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage terminal with room to store 34,564 tonnes of LPG., • Advised a consortium comprising Arcus European Infrastructure ("Arcus") and GLIL Infrastructure on the acquisition (and co-investment and financing) of the entire issued share capital of Smart Meter Assets 1 Ltd ("SMA"), an energy infrastructure provider in the UK, from Brookfield Infrastructure Partners., • Advising a development finance institution on its green loan to a South African financial institution to help finance its climate finance business by funding green projects including distributed generation/renewable energy, waste energy, sustainable transport and green buildings across several other African countries. We are now looking to appoint a talented lawyer with at 4-6 years PQE to join the Structured and Project Finance Team in Edinburgh office. The successful applicant will: • ideally have gained experience in a large commercial firm with an established energy practice, • have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills, • be a team player with the ability to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment, • We are a market leading, dynamic and growing global team who work together to produce outstanding results for our clients. Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating out of 28 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant multinational credentials in the financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate, and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include asset management and investment funds, corporate and M&A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans and incentives, technology and tax advice. We value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our people can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics. We have embedded a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an environment in which our people can flourish. We stand out for our innovative approach to service delivery. For example, the firm has developed a number of in-house legal technology and project management solutions, operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario, and a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham. Put simply, we offer a range of professional disciplines to our clients, enabled by our people, process and technology. Awards We're being recognised equally by commentators and other market movers through a plethora of awards spanning every region and culminating in being named law firm of the year by Legal Business, the FT's most innovative law firm in Europe (for the third time in eight years), winning their sustainability award in Asia Pacific and being ranked as Thomson Reuters' leading legal brand in their UK index. We have been recognised as by Stonewall as a Top Global Employer. Recognising that we are a leading employer in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion. Pinsent Masons is recognised as a 'Top Ten Employer for Working Families in 2023' for the seventh consecutive year. We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer by the Department for Work & Pensions and we were the first law firm to sign up the global Valuable 500. Please click here to view full list of our global awards and nominations - As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests. Should you require further details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Johenn Choi who can discuss the role and requirements. Contact details: #LI-LRJC #INDL

Are you an experienced Paralegal with a passion for property law? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a leading Property & Infrastructure team based in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy and growing team with conveyancing and plot sales matters,

Three Bridges Recruitment is partnering with a renowned legal firm in Edinburgh, who are looking for a Senior Legal Cashier to be part of a collaborative working environment. Why Work Here? This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of: • Annual bonus, • Generous holiday allowance which is well above the average, • Down-to-earth work environment, • Hybrid working model of 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH, • Annual team events Job The role of Senior Legal Cashier will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following: • Managing client and firm accounts in accordance with Law Society rules, • Ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations, • Reacting promptly to changing situations and managing daily queries, • Working within a collaborative team setting, • Providing financial reporting and support to legal professionals You As a Senior Legal Cashier you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following: • Experience working in legal offices within a high-pressure environment, • In-depth knowledge of Law Society rules, • Proven track record with client accounts and firm accounts, • At least five years of experience in a similar role, • Team player with a good sense of humour, • Client-focused attitude and flexible approach to task management At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Join a Leading UK Firm as a Nuclear Energy Projects Senior Associate Lawyer (6+ PQE) An outstanding opportunity is available for a talented Energy Projects Lawyer to join a highly regarded UK firm in Edinburgh, specialising in nuclear energy. This role is designed for those seeking to play a central role in the UK’s clean energy transition, working on transformative projects and fast-tracking their career within a market-leading team. About the Firm This Top 50, multi-award-winning firm is recognised for its rapid expansion and commitment to excellence, underpinned by a collaborative, supportive culture. The firm is home to many of the sector’s most accomplished lawyers, with individual recognition in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Professional development is prioritised, with senior partners actively mentoring junior team members, fostering a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can thrive. The firm's Project team have been gaining real momentum in Edinburgh, with recent Partner, Senior Associate and Associate hires. This is an exciting time to be joining and progress your career as the department develops into one of the leading teams in the country. The Role You will join a Tier 1 ranked Projects team, working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear sector. From day one, you will take ownership of high-profile projects, collaborating with market-leading experts on matters such as GW-scale nuclear new build, the development of small and advanced modular reactors (SMRs and AMRs), the UK’s first deep geological disposal facility, and pioneering commercial fusion projects. The work is varied and impactful, spanning the full project lifecycle, from site acquisition and planning through to construction, operation, and decommissioning. You will advise a prestigious client base, including government bodies, regulators, operators, developers, and international businesses, on complex regulatory, commercial, and environmental matters. The firm’s deep understanding of UK and international nuclear law, combined with active participation in key industry associations, ensures you are always at the cutting edge of sector developments. Opportunities also extend to innovative areas such as nuclear-propelled ships and next-generation fusion energy, placing you at the heart of the energy transition. The Ideal Candidate • 6+ years’ PQE in energy projects, with a keen interest in nuclear law and infrastructure, • Commercially astute, with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach, • Able to manage a varied caseload and work effectively with a range of clients, • A collaborative team player, keen to support and mentor junior colleagues, • Committed to continuous professional development and staying ahead of market trends What’s on Offer • The chance to work on marquee nuclear and fusion projects in the UK and internationally, with real responsibility from the outset, • Collaboration with recognised leaders in nuclear law, in a firm celebrated for its approachable and supportive culture, • Unrivalled career development opportunities and clear pathways to progression within a growing, market-leading team, • Exposure to innovative technologies and groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of energy, • Competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible working environment, • Membership of a firm that is actively involved in shaping nuclear and fusion law, both in the UK and globally If you are ready to take a central role in the UK’s nuclear energy sector and work alongside some of the most respected experts in the field, apply now for immediate consideration. For a confidential discussion, contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 or .

We are working with a top-tier UK law firm based in Edinburgh or Glasgow for a Managing Associate to join their Corporate team. The Role: The successful candidate will join a leading Corporate team, advising on a full range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, VC investments, and more. The Managing Associate will provide advice, lead negotiations, and oversee project management of complex deals. The Managing Associate will work with a range of clients including private equity investors, listed companies, and entrepreneurial businesses. The solicitor will also be willing to contribute to business development and be a mentor to junior members of the team. Essential Criteria: • 6+ PQE;, • Corporate M&A background;, • Business development experience;, • Commercial awareness;, • Supervising experience;, • Ability to build upon existing and new client relationships;, • Strong communication skills;, • Team player;, • Technically excellent. Benefits: • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Hybrid working;, • Interesting clients;, • Attractive annual leave;, • Opportunity to progress within the firm. Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Top tier Scottish firm are looking to hire an Associate/ Senior Associate to join their highly successful Rural Business & Natural Capital team- this role is based in Edinburgh with hybrid- working on offer.The Rural Business sector is a vibrant and important part of the Scottish economy that is

Projects/ Clean Energy Lawyer- Edinburgh/ Glasgow/ Hybrid. Excellent opportunity for a Projects/ Infrastructure Lawyer at NQ-3 PQE level to join the Tier 1 Clean Energy Group of a leading national law firm.

Planning Lawyer - Managing Associate/Legal Director (5+ years').

This role is perfect for someone looking to support a busy property team as a Private Client Paralegal. Profile A successful Private Client Paralegal should have: Previous experience in a legal or property-focused role.

Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance Lawyer (4+ years'). An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer (4+ PQE) to join a leading Scottish firm, advising clients on complex public law, regulatory and dispute resolution matters.

This role is within a Personal & Family Team but our client is open to candidates with Litigation experience as well.

Leading international law firm are currently looking to recruit a lawyer to join their highly successful and established Projects team based in their Edinburgh offices- this is a exceptional opportunity to be part of both a UK-wide and international Projects team.

Immigration Lawyer (4+ years'). A leading Scottish law firm is looking for an experienced Immigration Lawyer to join its highly regarded team in Edinburgh.

Property Energy Lawyer- 2+ PQE. Leading international law firm are looking to hire a Property Energy Lawyer to join their high ranking team based in Scotland. The team is one of the largest groups of property lawyers in the UK who are dedicated to supporting the Energy Sector, including many renowne

This role is within a Personal & Family Team but our client is open to candidates with Litigation experience as well.

Leading international law firm, with an exceptional reputation for the banking & finance practice is looking to hire an additional Associate level lawyer to join their high-ranking team.

About the Role FT Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Executive Assistant based in Edinburgh on a full time, permanent basis. This role is within a Personal & Family Team but our client is open to candidates with Litigation experience as well. Working with a prestigious law firm, this role will be working with one of their busy teams providing Executive Assistant and Admi...

The firm is also open to senior lawyers who:. Residential Development Lawyer . An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Residential Development Lawyer to join a leading UK firm in Edinburgh, taking a pivotal role in developing and expanding the firm's residential development offering in

GBRS currently have an open vacancy for an.Monday-Friday -either 2 x 8-hour days or 16 hours spread over 3-5 days.To be responsible for internal legal advice to the Service Leadership Board (SLB), HR department and Information Governance departmen.

Retail Banking Lawyer | Edinburgh | 12 month contract | Hybrid | £75,000 salary plus benefits. A leading national financial services company based in Edinburgh is looking to hire an additional Retail Banking Lawyer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Retail banking legal experienc

Private Client Paralegal – Edinburgh. One of Scotland’s big four national law firm’s is keen to bring in an experienced Private Client Paralegal, joining its large and friendly team in Edinburgh! An exciting opportunity to join one of the country’s premier Private client lega

Family Lawyer - Edinburgh . An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a well-established and highly respected Family Law team in Edinburgh.

Residential Property Lawyer / Conveyancer Fully Remote.Are you looking for a forward-thinking conveyancing role that gives you flexibility, career development and control over your earnings? Im working with a modern, digital-first law firm on a mission to transform the way conveyancing is delivered

Job Description About the Role FT Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Executive Assistant based in Edinburgh on a full time, permanent basis.This role is within a Personal & Family Team but our client is open to candidates with Litigation experience as well.Working with

Job Description About the Role FT Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Executive Assistant based in Edinburgh on a full time, permanent basis. This role is within a Personal & Family Team but our client is open to candidates with Litigation experience as well. Working wi

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing.We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis.Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide.We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life an

A boutique employment law firm ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer to support its growing caseload on an ad hoc hourly basis.This is a fully remote opportunity (within the UK), with flexibility to work around your schedule.There is also scope

Kennedys is looking for a junior Associate (0‑3 PQE) or experienced Paralegal to join our Celtic Disease team in Edinburgh.

Be able to demonstrate experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or in a similar role within a busy Personal & Family team or Litigation Team is essential for this role. FT Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Executive Assistant based in Edinburgh on a full

Are you a PI Paralegal who is looking to progress your career with a forward thinking and respected firm. Our client is keen to speak to Paralegals with solid experience in RTA work. Solid experience in RTA work as a Paralegal.

Conveyancing Paralegal - Edinburgh. This opportunity is ideal for either a trainee Conveyancing Paralegal looking to develop under a highly regarded firm or an experienced individual looking for ownership of a varied caseload and a key role in a dynamic legal team. If youre an trainee or Conveyancin

Provide support to the Paralegals/Senior Paralegals and Solicitors.

We are recruiting a Senior Paralegal with a strong background in asset management to join our Managed Legal Services team, supporting our Property group. Draft, review and negotiate asset management documents including leases, licences, variations and surrenders, extensions, consents and other prope

Please contact Deborah Collier at QED Legal on the details provided for a confidential chat.

PQE, ideally with experience in infrastructure and energy-related transactional construction work - strong backgrounds in transactional construction work outside these sectors will also be considered. Our esteemed client, a leading Construction and Engineering Group in Scotland, is seeking a talente

Are you a personable Private Client Lawyer looking for a role where you can make a real impact without the corporate red tape? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected, long-standing Bewdley firm known for its loyal client base and down-to-earth culture. Youll handle a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning for private clients, with plent...

A UK-qualified construction lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE. This is a brilliant opportunity for a construction lawyer seeking top-quality work and flexibility in how and where you deliver it.

Public Procurement and State Aid Lawyer. We are seeking a lawyer with 3-5 years PQE specializing in public procurement and State aid/subsidy control law to join our Competition, EU and Trade ("CEUT") group, based in any UK office.

DWF's Insurance team in Scotland is looking to recruit experienced Paralegal's to work in our award-winning insurance team. Previous Paralegal experience of 6+ months is.

At Blair Cadell Solicitors, we are known for our expertise in residential conveyancing and our commitment to client service. We're looking for a dedicated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join our friendly and professional team. Assist with residential property transactions from start to finish

We are currently looking for Property Lawyers to join our market leading Energy Property team as part of our expanding global Property Group.The candidates can be based at any of our Scottish offices.We are ideally looking to recruit candidates with upwards of 5 years’ PQE who are admitted and qua

We are recruiting a Company Secretarial Paralegal to deliver corporate administration services to external clients of the firm.

The Paralegal will work in support of 2 practising solicitors in delivering effective legal advice and service to clients in the area of residential conveyancing; the role will include assisting in conveyancing transactions including ordering reports and also drafting transfers of title and discharg

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal looking for your next career move? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, modern law firm with a strong reputation across Scotland. We are looking to strengthen our Residential Conveyancing team with a skilled and motiv

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Enforcement and Market Oversight Litigations Lawyer.

A Paralegal or Senior Paralegal who is eager to advance their career. A Tier 1 Licensing department is looking for a Paralegal to join their expanding team in their brand-new Edinburgh office. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Licensing Paralegal to join a highly ranked, UK-wide law firm