Legal Counsel

Toms Group A/S; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in Milan, Italy is seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong background in renewable energy law to advise on development and construction projects.

The role includes managing notarial deeds, reviewing EPC/O&M contracts, coordinating with external counsel, and supporting cross-border transactions in Italy and Eastern Europe. The position offers the chance to shape governance and compliance within a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Italian lawyer with bar eligibility.
• 6–7 years of experience in renewable energy legal work in Italy.
• Strong knowledge of EPC, O&M contracts and M&A in energy.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal advice and support to Italian and East-European teams.
• Oversee due diligence and legal support for M&A, with external firms.
• Draft and organize execution of notarial deeds for land and corporate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts and supply agreements.
• Advise on regulatory, compliance matters in development and energy sectors.
• Coordinate with external law firms on fees and budgets.
• Manage contract deadlines and actions.

Skills

Italian & English

Education

Lawyer qualified in Italy

Job description

Career Opportunities: Legal Counsel (4483)

Requisition ID4483-Posted05/10/2026-Legal, Contracts & Compliance General Division-Legal and Regulatory Affairs-Associate-Italy

AtMetlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture ofresilience, challenge, respect, excellence,andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for aLegal Counselto join our team inMilan, part of our subsidiaryMETKA EGNItaly S.r.l. in Italy.

Your role will encompass:

• Provide high level, responsive legal advice and support to the Italian and East-European Business Development and Construction Teams
• Oversee the legal assistance to M&A transactions, in coordination with external law firms, and support the Development Team in business development, origination, permitting, M&A, corporate transactions, primarily in Italy and Eastern Europe
• Draft, review, and organize execution of notarial deeds relevant to project lands and corporate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts, as well as agreements related to the supply chain (e.g., procurement of equipment, service contracts, general terms and conditions for the supply of goods), ensuring client interests are protected in collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Advise stakeholders on legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance matters relevant to development and construction and energy sectors
• Collaborate with external law firms to address and resolve complex legal matters; liaise with them to obtain fee quotes and manage and approve legal spend within agreed parameters
• Contract deadlines and relevant actions.
• Advise on energy projects at all stages, working alongside other development and construction legal counsels in Italy

What you bring to the role:

• Lawyer qualified in Italy
• At least 6-7 years’ experience in the solar/renewable energy sector in Italy either in-house or within law firms advising energy clients
• Detailed knowledge of solar PV development, acquisitions and disposals, EPC, OM contracts in Italy and elsewhere in East Europe
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Strong technical expertise in renewable energy project development, acquisitions and disposals, EPC and O&M contracts, ideally with exposure to both Polish and broader European markets and cross-border transactions
• Proven ability to manage external legal counsel, including obtaining fee quotes and overseeing legal spend within predefined budgets
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration and cross-functional coordination

Compensation & Contractual Framework

The starting gross annual salary (RAL) for this position is 48,200 Eur, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.

The final compensation may reflect the candidate’s relevant experience and competencies, in line with the Company’s remuneration framework.

Additional benefits include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan

We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.

AtMetlen Energy & Metalswe are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.