Legal Counsel

at  The Green Recruitment Company

Berlin, Berlin, Germany -

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Immediate13 Jun, 2024Not Specified14 Mar, 20245 year(s) or aboveProject Finance,Renewable EnergyNoNo
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Description:

Posted 12 March 2024
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationBerlin
Job type Permanent
Discipline Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
ReferenceSH-SPLC-03/24
Contact NameSam Hadfield
Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)
Our client, a highly regarded European Solar Developer, is seeking a German Qualified Legal Counsel who will primarily support their German business with the development and construction of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • An experienced and energetic legal specialist who will support the business by ensuring legal compliance at all stages in its venture of growth.
  • 5-10 years experience as a construction lawyer, preferably in renewable energy
  • German qualified lawyer is preferred, but will consider lawyers qualified in other jurisdictions.
  • High-level understanding and interest in the different aspects of the project, including development, technical, offtake, O&M and project finance.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and commercial skills
  • Spoken and written fluency in German and English
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within (or to) London and abroad.
    In conclusion, Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the renewable energy revolution. Apply now and be a key player in shaping a sustainable future!

Responsibilities:

Pro-actively and autonomously provide legal support in solar project development specifically and corporate business in general

  • Be the go-to person for all solar PV project legal-related matters in Germany
  • In addition, negotiate and finalize agreements with third-party contractors
  • Furthermore, manage legal processes for our solar PV projects in Germany
  • Provide high standards and best practice legal support in the project construction process, supporting with drafting, negotiating and finalizing key project agreements such as EPC contracts and O&M contracts.
  • Involvement in other stages of the project lifecycle, including incorporation of SPVs, land agreements, PPAs and project financing.
  • Track changes to legislation and their impact on our development pipeline/future focus
  • Additionally, instructing and managing external lawyers


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)

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Berlin, Germany