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R Land Specialist (Open) We're Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach 'living energy'. We don't just produce renewable energy, we live it - recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here: Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here: Job Description Summary: Nadara is a leading non-utility generator of onshore wind energy in Europe, focused on long-term sustainable growth through asset acquisition, unrivalled know-how in asset management and operation and conscious ESG choices. Nadara is part of a portfolio of renewable and other companies who are owned by the Infrastructure Investment Fund, advised by JP Morgan Asset Management. We take a long-term outlook on the ownership, operation and growth of our company which is driven by the needs of our stakeholders. At Nadara, we achieve operational excellence, delivering strong financial results while ensuring the highest levels of health and safety performance. Job Description: This role will sit within Nadara's Growth department, providing market leading expertise in the following areas: 1) Growth Origination of greenfield development projects, securing exclusivity and land rights for new wind, solar and energy storage sites. Negotiating viable and cost-effective land deals that allow existing portfolio projects reach their full potential by life extension, repower or wind farm extension, as well as co-location of solar and battery. Building strong relationships with landowners and tenant farmers to ensure all stakeholders have an understanding of project progress and agreement terms. Providing expertise on land and property law in relation to renewable projects. Commercial understanding of business needs with regards to land agreements and viability of renewable projects. Familiarity with and able to understand farming and forestry economics and regulations. 2) Property Management Providing advice to the wider business, including the legal and asset management teams regarding land agreements, 3rd party access, crossing and other interface agreements on existing renewable energy sites. Working with the Finance Team to process rent reviews and landowner payment instructions. Advising on sustainable land management practices. Advising the Asset Management and Compliance teams on the management of Nadara's owned assets including strategic management advice. Key Responsibilities Representing Nadara professionally, establishing and maintaining good relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, land managers or others who own and manage land to ensure they are well informed of developments and progress. Delivering land rights and any associated matters across the development pipeline. Recording of discussions with landowners or their representatives noting issues and seeking resolution as they arise. Liaising with and managing the work of in-house and external lawyers and accountants in respect of new and existing land agreements. Attending any necessary consultations and meetings with stakeholder groups. Advising Nadara how best to manage land assets including responsibilities and obligations. Providing professional advice on how emerging renewable energy regulations and practices may affect land strategies. Support wider business with response to queries associated with growth team project progression. Competencies and behaviours Teamworking and unification of ideas and strategy Clear and precise communicator Critical and analytical thinking Ability to persuade and build a consensus Skills & Knowledge Detailed understanding of the technical tools for wind, solar and battery design High level of commercial awareness UK onshore wind / solar development experience Degree or equivalent Membership of a professional organisation such as RICS or CAAV, or the desire to work towards qualification is desirable but not essential. Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management tools Travel Requirements Expected to attend site visits across the UK as required. Pay and benefits At Nadara, we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it's matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth. Equality and equity Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual's experience, qualifications and contribution.Together, we're building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet. What we expect from you We're looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we'll give you the space and support to flourish. Location: Edinburgh Time Type: Full time Worker Subtype: Regular

Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website

Real Estate Finance Associate Department: Real Estate Location: Offices in London, Manchester and Southampton Reports to: Real Estate Finance Partners Purpose of job • To advise on a broad range of structured Real Estate Finance deals acting for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's leading London based clients. • The Real Estate Finance team already comprises of four professionals, headed by our experienced London Real Estate Finance partner. • Due to impressive growth in just 3 years, we are looking to hire a Real Estate Finance lawyer with a strong track record who is looking to undertake market leading work for some of the most significant lenders and borrowers in the UK Real Estate market. What's in it for you? • You will be part of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's UK Real Estate Finance team • You will work on Real Estate Finance deals sourced out of the Real Estate Finance London practice and will benefit from the London quality of these deals. You will work with other members of the UK Real Estate Finance team, including the other partners and may spend some of your time in the London office. • You will join an established, partner-led Real Estate Finance team, which acts on high quality real estate financings generated from our impressive Lender base in the City of London. We are the biggest Real Estate Finance team in the UK and are ranked as number 1 by the Legal 500. The BCLP UK Real Estate Finance team offers expertise training and delivery of service that is second to none. • We invest strongly in the training available to our associates. You will be able to develop your career in the biggest and most successful Real Estate Finance team in the UK, allowing you to gain exposure to an exceptionally wide range of real estate finance matters. Key responsibilities You will have the opportunity to: • Assist in the structuring of transactions. • Draft and negotiate facility, security, inter creditor and CP documents. • Assist in the project management of deals working with other team members including partners, associates and paralegals. Key areas of focus include: • Investment property financing. • Commercial and Residential development funding. • Hotel Finance. • Student Accommodation Finance. • Healthcare Sector Finance. • Loan portfolio sales/acquisitions. Key Relationships • Real Estate Finance lawyers and paralegals in London and Manchester. Experience and Knowledge • Ideally 1pqe+ years banking and finance experience. • The ability to draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and related CPs. • Experience of project managing a finance transaction. • A good understanding of key Real Estate and Finance concepts and an appreciation and awareness of the Real Estate Finance market. • Experience of working in a team on projects/transactions. Skills and Competencies • Excellent customer service skills. • Project management skills. • A team player with the ability to work in a collegiate environment. • Commercially focussed with an intellectual curiosity. • Confident in front of clients. • Ability to work independently but know when to seek additional support. • Clear and concise communication skills. • Flexibility and adaptability. Diversity, Inclusion and Working Differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. To ensure all confidential information stored electronically are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with it legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website.