The opportunity
About this role
Please note: Applicants should be UK based and already have the right to work here.
To assist in the management of the full development portfolio at every stage of the asset development process, liaising internally with the connections, planning, commercial and delivery teams to ensure that sites are developed with the end goal of optimal operational trading from the outset.
To solve challenges as they occur and proactively work to ensure the project progresses smoothly and swiftly to ready to build status.
Responsibilities
Development
Conduct site visits to identify target sites and get Letters of Authority and exclusivity agreements signed by landowners.
Prepare legal title reviews identifying risks at an early stage prior to i) submitting for approved development status; or ii) confirming pursuit of acquisition target projects.
Draft and negotiate Heads of Agreement with landowners or project owners and/or agents.
Draft and negotiate Option to Lease, Lease, Option to Purchase and all supplemental property legal agreements with landowners or project owners and/or agents.
Review all searches and legal Report on Title, query risks with solicitors, agents and landowners or project owners.
Request and review title and other indemnity insurance policies as required.
Maintain strong relationships with landowners or project owners throughout development process, in order to negotiate further required documents and cover off remaining risks.
Construction
Draft and negotiate Wayleaves, Easements, Deeds of Grant, Deed of Variation and Licence for Works with landowners or project owners and/or agents.
Manage substation Leases and cable Adoption Agreements with Network Operators, landowners or project owners and/or agents.
Manage service media Wayleaves, Easements and Deeds of Grant with Statutory Undertakers, landowners or project owners and/or agents.
Draft, negotiate and manage any further required Service Agreements, Framework Agreements or other as required.
Finance
Undertake and manage all property due diligence associated with debt raise.
Review and manage Certificates on Title.
Continually monitor ongoing legal spend throughout the development process for sites across the pipeline.
O&M
Manage digital platform that tracks all legal obligations, including Option Extensions, Rent payment dates, Rent Reviews and Decommissioning Bonds.
Acquisition and disposal of sites
Assist with the appraisal of external acquisition site potentials and risks.
Assist with management of Joint Development Agreements and portfolio acquisition opportunities.
Compile and update data rooms for external consultant review during due diligence.
Assist with the drafting and negotiation of Share and Asset Purchase Agreements.
Project management and reporting
Ensure filing, naming and updating of all relevant project information is undertaken in a timely and precise manner.
Monitor the project budgets and progress across external consultants.
Completion of project handover
Manage the production of a comprehensive handover document encompassing the risks and obligations identified through the development process once project achieves RTB status. Provide assistance to the delivery team to ensure smooth transition into construction.
Manage and liaise re legal matters with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required during delivery process.