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In-House Solicitor - Italy

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Elgin Energy

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Sustainability
  • Rome

AI generated summary

  • You must be fluent in Italian and English, have 5+ years of relevant experience, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a proactive, flexible, and friendly approach to teamwork.
  • You will manage real estate negotiations, support corporate agreements, oversee funding obligations, conduct legal research, review contracts, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • To be fluent in Italian and English is essential: demonstrating excellence in both verbal communication and written technical legal vocabulary.
  • 5+ years strong post qualification experience obtained in a top-tier firm or in-house.
  • Experience to include energy, projects, financing, and corporate.
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational 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 to be undertaken.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Real Estate negotiations including options, agreements for lease, easements etc. for the assembly of large scale solar and storage sites across Italy
  • Support the development team in corporate matters including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Development Service Agreements (DSA), Framework Agreements (FA) negotiations with Solar & Storage regional co-developers, who will partner with Elgin to develop projects on the ground in Italy.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with and have recurring meetings with the inhouse legal team sitting in Dublin, interacting as a cohesive group, making sure to maintain the same approaches and high standards
  • Conduct legal research, assess risks, and provide recommendations related to project executive and compliance.
  • Review project contracts, agreements, and related documents.
  • Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure legal compliance.
  • Experience across a range of corporate transactions including mergers & acquisitions restructurings and venture capital.
  • Highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  • Review and advise on commercial contracts such as letters of engagement and agreements with third party suppliers; and
  • Manage and instruct external counsel.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work but in a hybrid format.

What are the primary responsibilities of the In-House Solicitor role?

The primary responsibilities include managing real estate negotiations, supporting corporate matters, overseeing development funding obligations, collaborating with internal departments, conducting legal research, reviewing contracts, and managing external counsel.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should be fluent in Italian and English, possess 5+ years of strong post-qualification experience in a top-tier firm or in-house, and have experience in energy, projects, financing, and corporate law.

Is experience in energy and solar projects essential for this role?

Yes, experience in energy, projects, financing, and corporate matters is essential for the position.

Where is the In-House Solicitor position based?

The position is based in central Rome, Italy.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent drafting and communication abilities, strong organizational skills, a high level of motivation, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a friendly manner for effective engagement with colleagues and stakeholders.

How does the In-House Solicitor interact with the legal team?

The In-House Solicitor will collaborate with the in-house legal team in Dublin, ensuring cohesive approaches and high standards are maintained through regular meetings.

What aspects of project lifecycle will the In-House Solicitor support?

The In-House Solicitor will provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, including monitoring project timelines, assessing risks, and ensuring legal compliance.

Does Elgin Energy have a strong international presence?

Yes, Elgin Energy has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with offices in London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid, and Sydney.

What does Elgin Energy focus on in its operations?

Elgin Energy focuses on solar and storage projects, bringing them from origination through development to energisation with a significant project portfolio across multiple markets.

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Elgin Energy

Leading in Solar+Storage

Energy
Industry
51-200
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Elgin Energy is a full-service, utility scale, solar+storage developer bringing projects from origination through development. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totalling 6GW solar + 3GW storage across our three key markets of the UK, Australia, and Ireland. As of 2022, Elgin Energy agreed to sell the UK’s largest solar PV transaction to date consisting of a portfolio of 12 projects with a combined capacity of 519MW of projects including 70MW of collocated energy storage capacity to Scottish Power Renewables (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global utility Iberdrola Group. Elgin Energy works with long-term strategic partners to deliver projects to the energization and provides asset management services through their operational life. The company has expanded internationally over the last 12 years with a professional team of engineers, accountants, and lawyers located in its London, Dublin, and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets.