Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy & International Projects

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Edermünde; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a legal professional in Edermünde, Germany to provide strategic legal support for international commercial and corporate matters in the renewable energy sector. You will handle complex commercial agreements and advise on governance and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with considerable experience in corporate law, proficient in English, and able to work independently. This role presents an opportunity to grow with a respected organization during a period of international expansion.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a German Lawyer or equivalent.
• Significant post-qualified legal experience in an international environment.
• Experience with complex projects and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Advise on contractual and corporate legal matters.
• Support international projects and lead negotiations.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Corporate law

International business transactions

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Fluent English

Education

German Lawyer (Volljurist) or internationally recognised legal qualification

Job description

An established market leader operating across the renewable energy and advanced technology sectors, supporting the transition towards decentralised and sustainable energy systems worldwide. With an international footprint across Europe, Asia and the Americas, the organisation continues to expand its legal capability to support complex commercial, corporate and project-related activities globally.

The Role

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will provide strategic legal support across a broad range of international commercial and corporate matters.

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements within international project and product environments
• Advising management and business functions on commercial, contractual and corporate legal matters
• Supporting international projects and leading negotiations through to execution
• Advising on corporate governance, intercompany structures and wider group legal matters
• Supporting competition, antitrust and regulatory legal matters where required
• Managing legal risk and advising on dispute resolution and claims matters
• Coordinating with external legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions
• Acting as a key legal partner to internal stakeholders including Compliance, Tax, Finance and Commercial teams

The Person

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a German Lawyer (Volljurist) or internationally recognised legal qualification
• Significant post-qualified legal experience gained within an international company or leading commercial law firm
• Strong expertise across commercial contracts, corporate law and international business transactions
• Experience supporting complex projects, industrial products or international infrastructure environments
• Commercially focused mindset with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Fluent English language skills; additional European languages would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced international environment

This position offers the opportunity to join a globally respected renewable energy and technology organisation during an exciting period of continued international growth.