Interim Legal Counsel – Renewables & Energy Projects

Interim Legal AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 165,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusivity

Growth opportunities

Professional network

Competitive Swiss salary

Job summary

Interim Legal AG is seeking a Legal Counsel in Geneva to support its busy renewable energy projects. You will handle commercial contracts, land agreements and cross-border transactions, coordinating with advisers across the UK, Germany and France.

Fluency in English is essential; French or German is a plus. The role operates on-site with some flexibility for location and schedule, for a 3–6 month assignment with potential extension.

Qualifications

• In-house or law firm experience in commercial contracting.
• Experience with land and development agreements.
• Exposure to the UK, German or French markets a plus.
• Fluency in English required; French or German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate routine commercial contracts.
• Support landowner arrangements for renewables projects.
• Prepare and negotiate supplier and advisory agreements.
• Review power purchase proposals and related offtake agreements.
• Support joint ventures and co-development discussions.
• Instruct and manage external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Maintain contract trackers and playbooks; use AI tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Land agreements

Project transactions

External counsel management

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Interim Legal AG is seeking a Legal Counsel in Geneva to support its busy renewable energy projects. You will handle commercial contracts, land agreements and cross-border transactions, coordinating with advisers across the UK, Germany and France.

Fluency in English is essential; French or German is a plus. The role operates on-site with some flexibility for location and schedule, for a 3–6 month assignment with potential extension.