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We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with a clear focus on fresh thinking. We value and nurture our people’s potential, giving them a creative, open and collaborative environment to develop a career and succeed.

About the Role

Right now, our highly regarded Real Estate Group is looking for an experienced Managing Associate with interest and experience in the Energy sector to join our growing team.

This position offers a real opportunity to progress your career in a supportive team environment. The work will include:

• Acting for key developer clients and landowner clients in the Energy sector across various asset types.
• Supporting our corporate and commercial Energy teams in relation to portfolio acquisitions, disposals and financing.
• Assisting in the strategic growth of the firm’s Energy sector.

Why this team?

The Transactional Real Estate team is a leading team operating across all offices and includes many lawyers named as leading individuals in Chambers and Partners. The team has seen significant growth in Energy sector instructions and new clients across various asset types (ground and rooftop solar, BESS, wind). The team also works closely with our corporate and commercial teams providing real‑estate support to significant energy investment funds and managers on corporate acquisitions, disposals and secured lending.

How we work

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. Our team agrees together on the best working arrangements that enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, collaborate and connect with colleagues, and achieve the right home/work balance.

Who we are looking for

Ambitious and commercially astute lawyer, with broad experience in property energy sector work, looking to further develop expertise and help grow the firm’s offering on Energy projects. The role could be based from either our Exeter or Bristol offices.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ PQE in a commercial real estate practice with significant experience gained in the Energy sector.
• A genuine interest in promoting business development opportunities and an ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration.

Other skills required

• Strong interpersonal skills; effective communicator at all levels (written and verbal).
• A commercial, pro‑active and professional approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrable examples of multi‑tasking and an ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Must interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way – a team player.
• Must be self‑motivated, committed to working towards goals with strong enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and use of discretion. Must be flexible, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
• Demonstrate self‑confidence, initiative and be an innovative thinker.

Next Steps

To apply please use the application portal. If you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Lisa Gater, Recruitment Business Partner, on 07355 677 986.

Equal Opportunities

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.