Legal Counsel

Metlen Plc; Milano; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Milan team. The role focuses on high level legal support for Italian and East European projects, including M&A, EPC/OM contracts, and cross-border transactions in the renewable energy sector.

You will work with external law firms, manage budgets, and advise on regulatory and contractual matters across Italy and Eastern Europe. Fluency in Italian and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Lawyer qualified in Italy.
• At least 6-7 years’ experience in the solar/renewable energy sector in Italy.
• Detailed knowledge of solar PV development, acquisitions and disposals, EPC, OM contracts in Italy and Eastern Europe.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level, responsive legal advice and support to Italian and East-European Teams.
• Oversee legal assistance to M&A transactions, coordinating with external law firms.
• Draft, review, and organize execution of notarial deeds for project lands and corporate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts and supply chain agreements.
• Advise on regulations and compliance for development and construction and energy sectors.
• Collaborate with external law firms to resolve complex legal matters and manage legal spend.

Skills

M&A experience

EPC/OM contracts

External counsel mgmt

Cross-border deals

Energy sector

Education

Italian law qualification

Job description

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

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