Legal Counsel

Metlen Energy & Metals; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy and metals company in Milan seeks a Legal Counsel to enhance its Legal Technical Contracts team. You will manage legal responsibilities across renewable energy projects, including contract negotiation and compliance support. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer in Italy, with 3-5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Servizi

Competitive remuneration package

Group Health Insurance Plan

Competenze

• Minimum of 3–5 years of legal experience in renewable energy sector in Italy.
• Strong technical expertise in project development, acquisitions, and contracts.
• Proven ability to manage external legal counsel.

Mansioni

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal support across various business activities.
• Advise on legal frameworks and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research to ensure alignment with regulations.

Conoscenze

Legal expertise in renewable energy

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

In-house legal experience

Team collaboration

Formazione

Qualified lawyer in Italy

Descrizione del lavoro

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At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We operate across two highly interconnected sectors: Energy and Metals, with a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, employing over 7,627 people worldwide.

We are seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal Technical Contracts team within the Legal, Contracts & Compliance General Division, based in Milan. This internal opportunity is ideal for those looking to expand their impact and grow within the company while continuing to contribute to our shared success.

Your role will encompass:

• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts, as well as supply‑chain agreements (service contracts, general terms and conditions for the supply of goods). Ensure client interests are protected in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide legal support across a broad spectrum of activities within the Renewable Energy Business Unit, including business development, origination, permitting, M&A, corporate transactions, PPAs, project financing, and construction—primarily in Italy and Eastern Europe.
• Advise stakeholders on legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance matters relevant to the construction and energy sectors.
• Conduct in‑depth legal research to ensure that all counsel is aligned with the latest legislation and regulatory developments, in coordination with the Senior Legal Counsel.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors to address and resolve complex legal matters.
• Coordinate and structure legal workflows and responsibilities in close alignment with the Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Legal.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualified lawyer in Italy and member of the relevant professional body (Bar Association).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of legal experience in the renewable energy sector in Italy, either in‑house or within law firms advising energy clients.
• Strong technical expertise in renewable energy project development, acquisitions and disposals, EPC and O&M contracts, and PPAs, ideally with exposure to both Italian and broader European markets.
• 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.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Group Health Insurance Plan.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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At Metlen Energy & Metals we 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.