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Senior Legal Counsel

Job Ref: HP-2086

Ulm, Germany

Competitive

Solar PV

Permanent

€Excellent + Bonus + Car + Career Progression

Are you passionate about making a significant impact in Germany's renewable energy sector?

A leading company specialising in utility-scale solar and storage solutions is looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join their team.

The Company:

Our client is a leading European renewable energy platform with significant backing from a global infrastructure investor. Having grown from a specialist developer into a major independent power producer the business is now entering a new phase of expansion, with a pipeline of over 15 GW of solar and energy storage projects across Europe.

As part of this growth, we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to take a key leadership role within the German team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile position with clear succession potential, offering both hands-on legal responsibility and the chance to shape the future legal structure of the organisation in Germany

The Role:

Lead on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across development, construction, land, and commercial activities.
Provide expert legal advice on property and leasing matters, ensuring projects progress smoothly and within regulatory frameworks.
Operate as the go-to legal advisor for the German business, maintaining strong collaboration with international colleagues.
Deliver practical, solutions-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders across development, transactions, and senior management.
Shape the legal strategy and governance frameworks for the business in Germany, introducing processes that support long-term growth.
Actively contribute to leadership discussions, influencing key decisions and helping to drive the business forward.

The Person:

Qualified lawyer in Germany with a strong grounding in renewable energy, real estate, and leasing law.
Minimum 6 years post PQE.
Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex project agreements.
Proactive, diligent, and able to take ownership of structuring legal frameworks.
Skilled at stakeholder management and relationship building.
Motivated by the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and entrepreneurial environment.
Native-level German speaker with strong English proficiency.

If you're ready to play a crucial role in advancing renewable energy objectives and promoting a greener future I need to hear from you today!

Please send your CV and availability for a call immediately.

Nickie Lynch

Senior Consultant

Hunter Philips Ltd, UK – Global Executive Search – Renewable Energy

Hunter Philips Inc, USA, Australia

Email: nickie.lynch@hunterphilips.com

Summer Mee

Summer Mee

Recruitment Consultant

+44 161 240 9281

summer.mee@hunterphilips.com

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