Overview

Legal Director - Infrastructure & Energy (6+ PQE)
Location: Glasgow
Team: Tier 2
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Generous Benefits Package

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Director (6+ PQE) to join a market-leading, Top 70 firm and work within a highly ranked Tier 2 department.

You'll advise on some of the most complex and high-value projects in the clean energy sector, including offshore and onshore wind, hydrogen, carbon capture, heat networks and solar, while taking on a senior leadership role within the department.

As Director, you\'ll not only lead on transactions and regulatory advice but also:

• Shape team strategy, working closely with Partners on practice growth.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Build and deepen client relationships, winning work and positioning the firm as a market leader.
• Represent the team at industry events, enhancing both your profile and the firm\'s standing in the market.

This is a career-defining move for someone ambitious about making Partner in a top firm in the Scottish market.

The Work

• Advising on major regulatory reforms, such as grid connections, offshore transmission, hydrogen regulation, carbon capture and storage.
• Drafting and negotiating high-value, complex commercial contracts, including PPAs, CfDs, O&M agreements, and joint development agreements.
• Supporting strategic M&A and financing transactions across the clean energy sector.
• Leading negotiations on compensation and mitigation agreements (e.g. coexistence arrangements, radar mitigation, biodiversity net gain).
• Developing regulatory and commercial strategies for major developers and investors in the UK and beyond.

Your Experience

• 6+ PQE with relevant experience in Infrastructure and Energy work
• Strong track record of leading client relationships and managing high-value work.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and inspire junior colleagues.
• Skilled in negotiating complex contracts and providing clear, commercial advice.
• A proven interest in business development, with the confidence to contribute to growth strategy and win work.
• Ambition to progress to Partner level, with the drive to play a central role in shaping the practice.

Why This Role?

• Step into a Legal Director role in a Tier 2-ranked Energy & Infrastructure team.
• Work in a top firm in the Scottish market with world-class clients and cross-border opportunities.
• Play a central role in the UK\'s transition to net zero, advising on landmark projects.
• Benefit from a clear pathway to Partner, with progression discussed at the outset.
• Enjoy a lucrative salary, generous benefits package and flexible working in a supportive, inclusive environment.

If you\'d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.