Legal Counsel F/M

Sireos; Vauguières-le-Bas; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SIREOS, an independent international group specialising in solar PV plants, seeks a Legal Counsel F/M to advise on EPC contracts across Europe. You will draft, review and negotiate contracts and manage legal risks throughout project delivery.

You will work in English daily, collaborating with commercial, engineering, quality and legal teams, and occasionally travel. A legal qualification with contract/construction focus and at least five years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Legal qualification with focus on contract, construction or commercial law.
• At least five years' experience in contract management or a legal role focused on contracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating international contracts.
• English proficiency; bilingual level, both written and spoken, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyse and draft EPC contracts and agreements with key subcontractors, including schedules and annexes.
• Lead or support key contract negotiations with the commercial team.
• Coordinate contractual risk assessments and define how risks will be managed during project delivery.
• Advise project managers on contractual obligations and help manage risks during delivery.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Contract management

English proficiency

Education

Legal qualification (contract/construction/commercial law)

Job description

SIREOS is an independent international group specialising in the construction and maintenance of solar PV plants. With a subsidiary in Italy and operations in Ireland, we are continuing to expand across Europe.

As Legal Counsel F/M, you will advise the teams delivering our solar PV projects across Europe. You will work on contracts concluded in several European countries and support projects throughout the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation through to contract management during delivery.

You will work in English every day with colleagues and business partners across different countries. Your role is to protect SIREOS’s contractual interests and help project teams deliver safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Your responsibilities :

• Review, analyse and draft engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts and agreements with key subcontractors, including their schedules and annexes

• Lead or support key contract negotiations in collaboration with the commercial team

• Coordinate contractual risk assessments and define how each identified risk will be managed during project delivery

• Advise project managers on their contractual obligations and help them manage risks during project delivery

• Manage contractual notices, variations and claims during project delivery

• Manage contractual correspondence and documentation

• Share lessons learned and help project teams build their contract management skills

You will work closely with our commercial, engineering, quality and legal teams across Europe. You will liaise and negotiate directly with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Occasional international travel is expected.

Profil

You have a legal qualification, ideally with a focus on contract, construction or commercial law, and at least five years’ experience in contract management or a legal role focused on contracts. You have drafted and negotiated international contracts and supported operational teams during their execution.

Bilingual-level English, both written and spoken, is essential. English is your day-to-day working language, and you must be able to review, draft and negotiate complex contracts in English independently.

You enjoy working with technical teams and are interested in industrial or energy projects. If you are new to the construction sector, we can train you in the specifics of EPC contracts and how to manage them during project delivery.

Join SIREOS and help deliver solar PV projects across Europe.