Legal Counsel

Greenvolt; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Bike to Work

Employee discounts

International environment

Job summary

Greenvolt Next is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to provide practical legal support across the business with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on regulatory matters, assist with employment law issues, and manage external advisers in Ireland and the UK.

You will work with the Senior Management Team on strategic initiatives while identifying legal risks and ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with 2–5 years PQE in a commercial legal environment.
• Degree in Law (LLB, JD or equivalent) required; additional qualifications in commercial, construction, employment law or governance are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with Senior Management on strategic business initiatives and key commercial projects.
• Support legal matters related to renewable energy and infrastructure in Ireland.
• Assist with employment law matters and management of external advisers in Ireland and the UK.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks across the business.
• Assist with dispute management, regulatory matters and governance activities.
• Monitor legal/regulatory developments impacting the business.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Dispute management

External adviser coordination

Employment law

Education

Degree in Law (LLB, JD or equivalent)

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland

Job description

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

This is a Legal Counsel role providing practical legal support across the business, with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure projects in Ireland. The role includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on legal and regulatory matters, supporting employment law issues, managing legal risks, liaising with external advisers in Ireland and the UK, and assisting with governance, compliance and business initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Providing practical, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Working closely with members of the Senior Management Team on strategic business initiatives and key commercial projects.
• Supporting legal matters relating to renewable energy and infrastructure projects, primarily in Ireland.
• Assisting with employment law matters and related business initiatives.
• Supporting the identification, assessment and management of legal risks across the organisation.
• Liaising with external legal advisers in Ireland and the UK.
• Assisting with dispute management, regulatory matters and governance activities.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Contributing to wider risk management and compliance initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland
• Degree in Law (LLB, JD or equivalent).
• Additional qualifications in commercial law, construction law, employment law, corporate governance, or compliance would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in a commercial legal environment, either in private practice or in-house.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Experience providing practical, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project development sectors is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting employment law matters and managing external legal advisers.
• Demonstrable experience identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and commercial risks.
• Experience managing disputes, claims and regulatory matters would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and pragmatically.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses.
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!