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A leading player in the renewable energy sector, this company specializes in the development, construction, and operation of clean energy infrastructure across Europe. With a focus on utility-scale solar PV, wind, and energy storage projects, it manages a diversified portfolio spanning multiple countries. My client is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong foundation in project finance and power purchase agreements (PPAs). This role involves providing comprehensive legal support across financing transactions, energy infrastructure projects, and related commercial matters, while ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and minimizing legal exposure.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare, review, and negotiate project finance documentation, including loan agreements, security arrangements, hedging instruments, and related commercial contracts
Handle a variety of PPA-related documentation such as physical and virtual PPAs, tolling and route-to-market agreements, and market representation and balancing arrangements
Advise on banking, finance, and corporate law issues connected to project development and financing activities
Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks in connection with financing structures, PPAs, and broader commercial dealings
Oversee and coordinate work with external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
Support leadership and project teams by advising on risk allocation, contract management, and dispute resolution strategies
Requirements:
Qualified lawyer with a degree in law and admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction
At least five years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained within a leading law firm or the in-house legal team of a company operating in the energy or infrastructure sector
Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on project finance and PPA transactions
Strong understanding of corporate, banking, and regulatory frameworks applicable to large-scale energy and infrastructure projects
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
Demonstrated capability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities in a dynamic business environment
Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have:
Familiarity with international financial institutions, including development banks and export credit agencies
Experience managing or advising on cross-border transactions
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
Commercially minded, with an ability to align legal solutions with business objectives