Energy Property Lawyer at Pinsent Masons in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

Advising Capital Dynamics on their acquisition of Longhill, Sorbie, Pines Burn, Garbet and Douglas West Extension wind farms in Scotland.
Advising Statkraft in relation to its pipeline of onshore wind developments and its acquisition of a pumped storage hydro project in Loch Ness in Scotland.
Advising bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Limited (a joint venture between bp International Limited and Aberdeen City Council) on the property aspects of their green hydrogen project comprising a facility for the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen powered by a ground mounted solar farm located nearby.
Advising Zenobe on Europe’s largest battery storage financing of 500MW of projects in Scotland.
Advising KfW in relation to the project financing and refinancing by Community Wind Power of various wind farms in Scotland (including Aikengall, Sanquhar, Calder Water and Millour Hill Wind Farms).
Advising multiple Scotwind projects in respect of all onshore and offshore property arrangements.

Requirements

Benefits

Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.
We invest in our team and have a first-class training and career development programme, regular 121s, career discussions and annual appraisals. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver "best of breed" services.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Company

Overview

19th century

Founded

Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.

Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.

Culture + Values

Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

Global Sustainability Target

Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.

50% Emission Reduction

Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target

Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

100% Renewable Energy

Sustainable Electricity Commitment

Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.

40% Energy Reduction

UK Office Efficiency

Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

33rd Rank

Social Mobility Index

Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.

7 Year Streak

Top-10 Employer

Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.

3,500 Employees

Legal Team & Workforce

~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.

Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.

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Company

Overview

19th century

Founded

Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.

Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.

Culture + Values

Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

Global Sustainability Target

Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.

50% Emission Reduction

Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target

Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

100% Renewable Energy

Sustainable Electricity Commitment

Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.

40% Energy Reduction

UK Office Efficiency

Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

33rd Rank

Social Mobility Index

Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.

7 Year Streak

Top-10 Employer

Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.

3,500 Employees

Legal Team & Workforce

~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.

Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.

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Careers at Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons Insights

Pinsent Masons News