General Counsel | Renewable Energy – Germany

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading legal advisory firm in Berlin seeks a qualified lawyer to define the governance strategy for its renewable energy operations in Germany. Candidates should have 12+ years of experience, with strong skills in corporate governance and the ability to influence key stakeholders. Fluency in both German and English is essential, along with a track record in managing complex legal negotiations.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years’ post-qualification experience in energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.
• Proven track record in corporate governance, M&A, project finance, and regulatory law.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Own the legal strategy and governance framework for German operations.
• Advise the Board on risk management and compliance.
• Lead negotiations on multi-billion-euro joint ventures.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer status in Germany

LL.M. or international legal experience

Jobbeschreibung

The Company

One of the world’s leading energy companies and a cutting-edge leader in renewables, with an installed capacity of 115.3 GW on the global market. Of this, 34.4 GW is attributable to its renewable energy portfolio, which is to be expanded to 80 GW by 2030.

The Role

Own the legal strategy and governance framework for all German operations across offshore, onshore, and trading. Advise the Board and C-suite on risk management, compliance, and corporate governance. Lead negotiations and oversee legal input on multi-billion-euro joint ventures, partnerships, and project financings. Direct and coordinate external counsel across high-value disputes, claims, and complex transactions. Shape regulatory and permitting strategies, including EEG and wider European frameworks. Build and lead a high-performing in-house legal function, setting standards and scaling capability in line with business growth. Act as a key partner to commercial and operational leaders, ensuring legal solutions enable delivery at pace.

• Own the legal strategy and governance framework for all German operations across offshore, onshore, and trading.
• Advise the Board and C-suite on risk management, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Lead negotiations and oversee legal input on multi-billion-euro joint ventures, partnerships, and project financings.
• Direct and coordinate external counsel across high-value disputes, claims, and complex transactions.
• Shape regulatory and permitting strategies, including EEG and wider European frameworks.
• Build and lead a high-performing in-house legal function, setting standards and scaling capability in line with business growth.
• Act as a key partner to commercial and operational leaders, ensuring legal solutions enable delivery at pace.

The Person

• Fully qualified lawyer status in Germany ideally with an LL.M. or international legal experience.
• 12+ years’ post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.
• Board-level advisory experience with deep knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, project finance, and regulatory law.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and manage high-stakes disputes.
• Executive presence, gravitas, and the ability to influence across senior stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in German and English, with excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Clear progression within a global renewable energy group.

If you want to define the legal and governance strategy for one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable energy businesses, please apply now.

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