Legal Counsel

MAM Gruppe; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Hamburg. The role involves guiding high-profile M&A transactions and providing legal strategy for acquisitions in solar, wind, and storage projects. Applicants should be fully qualified lawyers with at least 2 years of experience and fluency in English and German. This is a full-time position offering significant responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years’ experience in M&A and/or renewable energy.
• Strong foundation in corporate and contract law.
• Commercially minded communicator.

Aufgaben

• Provide guidance on legal and commercial risks.
• Lead negotiations on transaction documents.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel.

Kenntnisse

Legal and commercial risk management

Negotiation skills

M&A transaction experience

Knowledge of corporate law

Fluent in English and German

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer (Staatsexamen)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Legal Counsel - Our client is a fast-growing player in the renewable energy sector, seeking a Legal Counsel to take on a key role in high-profile M&A transactions across Europe. In this role, you will be at the forefront of acquisitions and development of solar, wind, and storage projects. You’ll partner closely with investment professionals and external advisors, guiding legal strategy, managing due diligence, and leading negotiations on complex cross-border deals.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, solution-focused guidance to stakeholders on legal and commercial risks
• Lead negotiations on transaction documents and oversee the full execution process
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, ensuring pragmatic and actionable advice
• Guide legal workstreams for M&A deals, including due diligence and contract review
• Advise on regulatory, permitting, and compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions
• Share knowledge internally, including legal training and support on strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer (both Staatsexamen with strong results)
• 2+ years’ experience in M&A and/or renewable energy, ideally at a leading law firm or in-house
• Strong foundation in corporate and contract law; familiarity with energy regulation a plus
• Commercially minded communicator with a pragmatic, proactive approach
• Fluent in English and German
• Reliable team player with integrity and a solutions-oriented mindset

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy