We are currently looking to recruit Real Estate lawyers to join our market leading Real Estate Energy and Infrastructure Team. This person can be based in any of our regional offices. We are ideally looking to recruit a candidate with 2 – 4 PQE and upwards who is admitted and qualified in either England and Wales or Scotland (or both) and has experience of the property aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, including CPOs and DCOs.
About us
CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ 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 technology 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 including:
* Acting for high profile clients on a range of large and nationally significant infrastructure projects including:
o Offshore wind;
o Solar;
o Battery;
o Hydrogen;
o Carbon Capture;
o Transmission Infrastructure and Interconnectors;
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 meet the following skills and experience:
* Either England & Wales or Scotland qualified (or dual qualified);
* Credible experience in property work on major energy and infrastructure transactions from a large regional or national practice;
* Technically excellent with a strong academic record;
* Commercially aware and enthusiastic about the Energy Sector;
* Team player with a client focused approach.
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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