Overview

Elgin Values
Core Behavioural Responsibilities For All Employees
Agility We Lead with Agility Integrity We Act with Integrity Excellence We Empower Excellence Care We Value Care. Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.

Job Description

Welcome to Elgin, a leading international solar company dedicated to developing innovative solar and energy storage projects. With over 3.7 GW of projects developed across the UK, Ireland, and Australia, we are setting industry standards through our core values of Care, Integrity, Excellence, and Agility.

As we expand our operations into Germany, we are excited to offer unique opportunities for motivated and capable individuals to build their careers in a dynamic and forward-thinking company. The role will be based in our Ulm office, working on a hybrid model. This is a chance to be part of a team that is at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, working on projects that make a real difference to the environment and society.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of renewable energy. Together, we can achieve great things and contribute to a more sustainable world. Be part of a company that not only values your skills and expertise but also your well-being and personal growth. Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. Please visit our website to learn more: or check out our LinkedIn:

This is a broad role within the legal team and as Elgin grows it is likely that the role will evolve and change with the business. This role offers interesting and rewarding work in an innovative and progressive environment. It is a unique opportunity that provides the right person with a high degree of autonomy while also requiring strong collaboration skills, actively contributing to the department’s development and continued success.

You will be joining a dynamic team with a high level of creative freedom to shape processes, structures, and solutions. For a suitably qualified and ambitious lawyer, there is also potential to take on operational leadership responsibilities in the future, contributing not only as a legal advisor but also as a driver of the company’s broader strategic and organizational development.

Initially, the role will involve assisting with all aspects of Elgin Energy’s operations, with a particular focus on real estate, energy, funding, and corporate sales, including:

You will:

Support the development team in real estate negotiations for the assembly of large-scale solar and storage sites in Germany, including options, agreements for lease, easements, etc.
Manage development funding obligations including securing project finance and other funding arrangements.
Collaborate with various internal departments and stakeholders to provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct legal research, assess risks, and provide recommendations related to project execution and compliance.
Collaborate with and participate in recurring meetings with the in-house legal team in Dublin, maintaining cohesive approaches and high standards.
Review project contracts, agreements, and related documents.
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure legal compliance.
Assist in corporate matters including joint ventures and corporate disposals.
Review and advise on commercial contracts such as letters of engagement and agreements with third-party suppliers; and
Manage and instruct external counsel.

Your profile

5+ years of post-qualification experience in a top-tier firm or in-house.
Experience across a range of corporate transactions including mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, and venture capital.
Highly organized and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience across energy, projects, financing, and corporate matters.
Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills.
A high level of motivation and a friendly manner to enable effective and positive engagement with colleagues, external legal counsel, and key stakeholders.
The ability to work proactively and within a team.
A flexible approach to work.

About Us

Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.

Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more: or check out our LinkedIn:

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