We are looking for a solicitor to join our Renewable Energy team.

We have an enviable list of clients – developers, investors, landowners, funders, communities and planning authorities – principally working in Scotland’s renewable energy industry.

You may be a solicitor currently working in an energy role or a solicitor with a commercial property or rural background and who wishes to transfer into a dynamic and growing industry.

The role will include drafting and negotiating documents such as exclusivity agreements, options and leases for developers and landowners, carrying out due diligence on existing projects for investors and funders, assisting clients involved in the renewables supply chain and generally supporting clients with their legal requirements in this fast-moving industry. Projects are predominately in the wind, hydro, rooftop and ground-mounted solar, battery storage and marine sectors.

The team plays a pivotal role in Scotland’s renewable energy sector and has advised on deals involving 40% of Scotland’s total renewable electricity capacity.

Harper Macleod has been inducted into The Legal 500 UK Green Guide, making us the first wholly-Scottish firm to be recognised for its work on environmental issues, governance and sustainability.

Training will be provided as required and our lawyers are all encouraged to play a part in the sector by attending industry events and contributing articles to our client bulletins.

Let your ambitions and ours go hand in hand

At Harper Macleod you’ll be part of a collective effort that is never satisfied: celebrating the successes and inspiring one another to always improve. You want to deliver extraordinary results for your clients. We want to deliver extraordinary opportunities for you and encourage you to make a difference.

Harper Macleod’s culture is the sum of the actions of the people who make up our business – it’s built around taking calculated risks and pushing for innovative solutions. You know the law, but you also know that there’s much more to being a lawyer than that.
You know that doing things the right way is always the best way – the right things for clients, colleagues, and our communities. We will never compromise on this.

In 2025, we were proud to be named the best law firm in Scotland by the prestigious Chambers UK to go alongside many other accolades. A year earlier, we were named ESG Firm of the Year and the only Scottish law firm to be included in Legal 500’s Green Guide, both for the second year running.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, active colleague engagement, wellbeing, sustainability & CSR programs, and the opportunity to develop your career.
We believe the best is yet to come for Harper Macleod. If this sounds like the type of firm you’d like to be part of, maybe the best is yet to come for you?

To apply please send a CV and current salary details to Rona Cargill, HR Director rona.cargill@harpermacleod.co.uk

Harper Macleod LLP is committed to promoting equal opportunities and developing a diverse workforce.