In-House Solicitor – Development & Projects
Core
In-house legal partner for development and transactions teams, providing strategic advice, risk management, and transaction support for utility-scale solar and storage projects.
Role type
Senior In-House Solicitor (Real Estate & Development)
Builds
Utility-scale solar and storage development portfolio
Domain
Renewable Energy / Real Estate Development
Required skills
Real estate transaction structuring, land assembly, lease drafting, easement negotiation, planning law, due diligence, external counsel management, budget oversight, team leadership
Preferred skills
Renewable energy sector experience, M&A transactions, project finance, GDPR compliance
Technologies
Legal drafting tools, project management software
Responsibilities
Lead legal workstreams for land arrangements and project-critical agreements; draft and negotiate options, leases, and access agreements; conduct real estate due diligence for acquisitions and disposals; manage external legal advisers and legal budgets; advise on planning, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities