Legal Counsel

Greenvolt Next; Waterford; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free birthday day

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Being part of an international env.

Job summary

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

This role offers an international environment, a competitive salary, and benefits including a pension and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.
• Law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent).
• 2–5 years PQE in a commercial legal environment.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, construction, infrastructure or project development.
• Experience advising on employment law matters and working with external advisers.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing legal risk and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Senior Management on strategic business initiatives and key projects.
• Support legal matters relating to renewable energy and infrastructure in Ireland.
• Assist with employment law matters and related business initiatives.
• Liaise with external legal advisers in Ireland and the UK.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting the business and assist with governance and compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts drafting

Regulatory risk management

Contract negotiation

Cross-border coordination

Business stakeholder advisory

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

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.

Working closely with our Head of Legal, this legal counsel will provide 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!

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.