Legal Counsel

Metlen; Lombardia; Presencial; EUR 43.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Group Health Insurance Plan

Meal Allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Metlen Energy & Metals in Milan seeks a Lawyer to join as Legal Counsel, supporting development and construction teams in Italy and Eastern Europe. You will handle EPC/OM contracts, M&A support, and notarial deeds with external counsel as needed.

The role requires a Italian-qualified lawyer with 6–7 years in renewables, fluent Italian and English, and strong cross-border transaction experience. Competitive package and benefits apply.

Formación

• Qualified in Italy as a lawyer.
• 6–7 years’ experience in the solar/renewable energy sector in Italy.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Experience managing external legal counsel within budget.
• Knowledge of EPC/OM contracts and cross-border transactions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-level legal advice to Italian and East-European Business Development and Construction Teams.
• Oversee legal assistance to M&A activities with external firms; support development, origination, permitting, corporate transactions.
• Draft, review and organize execution of notarial deeds for lands and corporate deals.
• Review, draft and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts and supply-chain agreements.
• Advise on regulatory, compliance matters relevant to development and construction and energy sectors.
• Coordinate with external law firms to obtain quotes and manage legal spend.
• Meet contract deadlines and take necessary actions.

Conocimientos

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

External counsel management

Policy & compliance

Educación

Law degree (Italy)

Descripción del empleo

Metlen Energy & Metals is a global industrial and energy company covering two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. The Company is strategically positioned at the forefront of the energy transition as an integrated utility, while already established as a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at the European and global level. It has a consolidated turnover and EBITDA of €5,492 million and €1,014 million, respectively, and employs more than 6,583 direct and indirect employees in Greece and abroad. At Metlen 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 of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Milan, part of our subsidiary METKA EGN Italy 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.

Applicable CCNL: Metalmeccanico Level / Inquadramento: B2/B3

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
• Meal Allowance

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