Managing Associate – Real Estate (Energy) – Exeter
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working)
Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Managing Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate team in Exeter, with a specialist focus on Energy sector work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward thinking and ambitious practice that is experiencing significant growth in the energy market.

The Role
You will play a key role within the Transactional Real Estate team, working closely with major developer and landowner clients across a range of energy asset types. Responsibilities include:

• Acting for key developer and landowner clients in the Energy sector
• Advising on ground mounted and rooftop solar, BESS, wind and other renewable assets
• Supporting corporate and commercial teams on portfolio acquisitions, disposals and financing
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the firm’s Energy sector offering
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Exeter office and wider network
• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior real estate lawyer with:

• At least 7+ years’ PQE in commercial real estate, with significant Energy sector experience
• Strong technical expertise and a commercial, solutions focused approach
• A genuine interest in developing and expanding the firm’s Energy offering
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability and experience managing competing priorities
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Self motivation, initiative and a commitment to professional growth
• Flexibility and adaptability within a fast moving, evolving sector

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A flexible, agile working culture
• A friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Clear opportunities for progression and long term career development
• Supportive leadership and a strong focus on wellbeing
• A culture that values creativity, commercial thinking and innovation
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

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

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds and can make adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.