Elgin Values Agility We Lead with Agility Integrity We Act with Integrity Excellence We Empower Excellence Care We Value Care Core Behavioural Responsibilities For All Employees Job Description Want to use your legal expertise to help shape a more sustainable energy future? We’re looking for an experienced In‑House Solicitor to join Elgin and act as the legal partner to Elgin’s development and transactions teams on all real estate, land and development related legal matters across the business. Working closely with Development Managers and Project Leads, the role will provide strategic legal advice, risk management and transaction support across Elgin’s development portfolio. The Project Lead will lead the commercial negotiations and stakeholder relationship. Legal Counsel will lead on legal negotiation and structure, risk allocation, drafting strategy and contractual protections. The successful candidate will manage the structuring, drafting and negotiation of land agreements (with external counsel where required) for development, construction and operation of utility‑scale solar and storage projects. The role combines strategic legal leadership with hands‑on delivery, including management of external legal advisers, oversight of legal budgets, development of junior legal team members and continuous improvement of Elgin’s legal processes. As Elgin grows, it is likely that the role will also evolve and change with the business. What you will do: Real Estate, Development Easements, wayleaves, access agreements, cable route agreements and licences; Deeds of covenant, compound licences, substation agreements and other development‑related land agreements. Develop practical legal solutions to overcome land, title, access and third‑party rights issues that could impact project progression. Support landlord and tenant negotiations, agricultural tenancy matters, access rights, inheritance issues and land‑related disputes where they arise. Development
In-House Solicitor – Development & Projects employer: Elgin
Elgin is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the solar PV and storage sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering impactful projects across the UK. Enjoy a culture that values mentorship and technical excellence, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in renewable energy.
