Primary Role Description

Our client is looking for a qualified Legal Counsel with experience in Infrastructure and Renewables. Our client has created a brand-new renewables platform and has a history of successful renewable investments.

Detailed Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Ensuring compliance with internal framework and corporate approvals policies including labour, employment, regulation, and any other internal legal matters
• Supporting the European expansion efforts of the business including the review of regulation in key renewable markets
• Manage relationship and work process with other external law firms in key markets
• Review and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts, PPAs, lease agreements, other asset management/construction management agreements, JVA and SHA, financing documentation and any other commercial contracts
• Supporting the asset management business with any energy regulatory matters arising with portfolio under management
• Liaising with all internal business teams including business development, finance, asset management

Desired Key Attributes

Experience

• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in an energy environment
• Knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in an energy department of a reputable law firm or a legal counsel in an energy group where they gained expeirence in Infrastructure and Renewables

Skills/ Personal Attributes

• A proactive, flexible, and entrepreneurial
• Team player
• A strong acumen and communication style in a high paced environment
• Full working proficiency in English
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Qualifications

• BA Law Degree and a full training with a reputable law firm in either the UK or Germany
• At least 3 years’ experience in an energy department of a reputable law firm or a legal counsel in an energy group