Legal Manager Renewables (mfd)

ib vogt GmbH; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global renewable energy company based in Berlin is seeking a Legal Manager to serve as the central legal advisor for their development team. The successful candidate will ensure legally sound structuring of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and provide comprehensive legal support for project contracts. This role requires fluency in both English and German, along with a strong background in commercial and energy law. The company offers competitive remuneration, a dynamic team, and opportunities for professional development. Remote work options are available.

Leistungen

Professional and personal development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

International working environment

Qualifikationen

• Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in renewable energy or real estate.
• Experience with drafting and managing complex project contracts is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of property law and rights in rem for renewable energy projects required.

Aufgaben

• Act as the legal contact for the Development Team, support SPV structuring.
• Draft and manage land option/lease/purchase agreements.
• Collaborate with investors to provide investor-grade solutions.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Knowledge of commercial/energy law

Expertise in contract negotiation

Understanding of property law

Ausbildung

Fully qualified German lawyer or Business Lawyer (LL.B. / LL.M.)

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Manager - Renewables (m / f / d) serves as the central legal advisor for the development team ensuring legally sound structuring of SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) and supporting the expansion of the business model. The role provides comprehensive legal support for negotiations and execution of land and project contracts while also implementing KYC (Know Your Customer) and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central legal point of contact for the entire Development Team; lead / support SPV structuring and implement optimal legal / commercial / tax set-ups (with external counsel / tax advisors as needed)
• Take ownership of development phase contract: draft negotiate and manage land option / lease / purchase and grid agreements; standardise templates track deviations advise on updates and maintain audit‑ready documentation
• Align with landowners project managers municipalities and liaise with authorities (public offices property departments) on property / contract matters
• Obtain and analyse land registry extracts and easements independently secure rights in rem and complete registrations
• Analyse and optimise commercial clauses; benchmark vs. market / competitors
• Track contractual payments and milestones initiate remedies for variances
• Collaborate with institutional investors and AIFMs (Alternative Investment Fund Manager) to deliver investor‑grade solutions

Qualifications

• Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist 2. Staatsexamen) or Business Lawyer (LL.B. / LL.M.) with a focus on commercial / energy law corporate and contracts
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience preferably within the renewable energy infrastructure or real estate sectors paired with a strong expertise in drafting negotiating and managing complex project and land contracts
• Experience in contract and project development property and land rights and structuring of corporate or financing frameworks is essential
• In‑depth knowledge of property law easements and rights in rem particularly for renewable energy projects (PV and BESS)
• Experience in structuring and reviewing legal and commercial documentation related to SPVs investors and financing
• Continuous monitoring of legislative developments (esp. EEG tenancy contract and energy law) and translation into internal processes
• Fluency in English and German both written and verbal

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open‑minded friendly dynamic and highly motivated team
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration and other exciting benefits

At ib vogt we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer we provide employment opportunities without regard to age ethnicity religion or belief gender identity sex sexual orientation disability pregnancy or maternity marriage and civil partnership or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know - we will do our best to support you.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full‑time