Energy & Infrastructure (Power) Associate (4-6PQE) - Edinburgh/Glasgow

Are you ready to power up your career with one of the most forward-thinking firms in the industry? CMS is on the lookout for an ambitious mid-level Associate to energise our highly ranked Power Team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

About Us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the Role

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work that offers unparalleled exposure across the energy sectorm including commercial, regulatory, M&A and projects work. It will also involve advising in other regulated utility sectors such as gas and water.

Whether it's advising top-tier energy companies, independent developers, or financiers on high-stakes deals, you'll be integral to shaping the future of power and renewables, both in the UK and internationally.

You’ll work alongside a specialised, high-calibre team, gaining invaluable insights into the legal, industry, and commercial intricacies of the sector. This is your chance to become a recognised expert in the power and renewables field, all while handling some of the most exciting and innovative legal challenges out there.

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one.  Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must be a qualified lawyer with 4-6 years of experience in the energy sector, from a corporate, construction, or commercial background.

If you’ve got a track record with major blue-chip clients and have the ability and work both independently and as part of cross-disciplinary teams on larger projects and transactions, we want to hear from you.

To flourish in this role, you should bring excellent analytical and drafting skills, a keen interest in the power and renewables sectors, and the ability to navigate the economic, technical and financial context within which the legal and regulatory advice is provided. A willingness to travel, strong organisational skills, and the drive to excel under tight deadlines is essential.

What's in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow.  We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles.  To name just a few, these include: 

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and at the heart of our organisation.  Not only does it make our firm a more rewarding place to work, but it also creates a stronger, more successful, and sustainable business where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible.  We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity as well as recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS.  If you have a disability, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact Ruth Kavanagh at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you. 

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application via our CMS Careers site.  Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.  

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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