Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Hunter Philips Executive Search is partnering with a leading international renewable energy developer to appoint a Legal Counsel to support the continued growth of its German business. Working alongside the Development team, you will provide legal support across utility-scale wind, solar PV, BESS and hybrid energy projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
The Role:
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including land agreements, EPC, service and cooperation agreements.
- Advise project teams on permitting, planning and renewable energy legislation.
- Support project acquisitions, disposals and legal due diligence.
- Assist with project finance transactions and corporate matters.
- Draft joint venture agreements, shareholder resolutions and corporate documentation.
Provide commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders throughout project development.
The Person:
- Fully qualified German Lawyer (2nd State Examination).
- 5+ years' legal experience.
- Knowledge of project development, permitting and corporate law.
- Fluent German and English.
- Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure or a leading commercial law firm.
Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Long-term career development within a growing international business. For a confidential discussion, please send your CV today to [email protected]
Job Ref: HP-2991 Berlin, Germany Competitive Permanent Legal Counsel Hunter Philips Executive Search Berlin, Germany (Hybrid) Save Apply
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Industry Services for Renewable EnergyLegal Services Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Legal Skills Wind EnergyNegotiationExecutive SearchM&A Due DiligenceAcquisitionsDisposalProject TeamsCooperationSolar PVShareholder Screening questions Preferred qualifications What is your level of proficiency in German? Ideal Answer: Minimum: Native or bilingual What is your level of proficiency in English? Ideal Answer: Minimum: Native or bilingual How many years of work experience do you have with Negotiation? Ideal Answer: Minimum: 5