Senior Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy
€Excellent + Bonus + Career Progression to Leadership
A leading European renewable energy company is actively shaping the energy transition and tackling climate change. With a strong presence in both offshore and onshore wind, the company delivers clean, reliable, and innovative energy solutions across multiple markets.
They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house team and provide expert legal support for ambitious growth projects across the renewable energy sector, including offshore development, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
The Role:
You will provide hands-on legal advice across a range of areas including:
- Offshore wind projects: supporting construction, operation, and claims management.
- Corporate matters: advising on joint ventures, company law, and internal governance.
- Contract drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements across offshore and energy trading operations.
- Regulatory compliance: advising on permits, energy law, and relevant renewable energy legislation.
- Managing external counsel and ensuring cost-effective legal solutions.
The Person:
- Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist, LL.M. or equivalent) with 2–5 years of experience in private practice or as in-house counsel.
- Exposure to renewable energy, offshore construction, corporate law, or energy trading is a plus.
- Fluent in German and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organised, process-oriented, and capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- Motivated by challenging legal work and confident in negotiations.
If you are looking to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects and grow your legal career in a dynamic international environment, I would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to nickie.lynch@hunterphilips.com