Legal Counsel

Emeren Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global solar project developer is seeking a Legal Counsel in Milan, Italy, to support its growing solar and storage business. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on administrative law, renewable energy projects, and contract management. A legal degree with 3–5 years of experience in the renewables sector is required, along with fluency in Italian and English. Join a diverse and international team committed to sustainability and collaboration.

Servizi

Broad variety of tasks

Collegial team environment

International atmosphere

Flexible work arrangements

Regular team building activities

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in a legal role, ideally in renewables.
• Deep understanding of the renewable energy industry and regulations.
• Strong ethics, adaptability, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic legal and compliance support on various topics.
• Ensure legal compliance on complex projects and advise cross-functional teams.
• Manage business relationships with external parties and authorities.

Conoscenze

Administrative law

Renewable energy projects

Contract management

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Teamwork

Proficiency with MS Office

Formazione

Legal degree

Post-degree specialization in law/business school

Descrizione del lavoro

Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator with a pipeline of projects and IPP assets totaling over 3 GW, as well as a storage pipeline of over 10 GWh across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services with local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world.

Emeren's Italy team is looking for a Legal counsel to join our team in Milan, Italy, in order to support Emeren’s rapidly growing solar and storage business and contribute to the transition to a low carbon, sustainable economy.

As our Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal and compliance support on a wide range of topics, with a strong focus on administrative law, renewable energy projects, and contract management.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to cross‑functional teams, ensure legal compliance on complex projects, and serve as a key interface with external stakeholders including regulators and public authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate, timely and thorough administrative advice to project team members in all projects related legal topics (such as revision of documents, contracts, due diligence).
• Review and approve contracts in relation with admin topics, intragroup contracts, corporate matters.
• Close collaboration with other departments to lead projects from a legal point of view.
• Act as main contact point and full accountability of further developing internal governance guidelines in order to ensure compliance of the Company as well as externals.
• Ensure timely information about any potential legal risks and changes.
• Research and evaluate various, sometimes complex risk factors regarding business decisions and operations and ensure timely communication and escalation to and the relevant Company’s stakeholders.
• Apply effective risk management and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority, etc.), managing business relationships in the Company’s best interest.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the Company’s full legal rights.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Act in line with Company regulations and upon request as legal representative of Company’s official registered locations.

Qualifications

• Legal degree; post‑degree specialization in law/business school is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in a legal role—ideally in the renewables sector.
• Strong knowledge of administrative law.
• Deep understanding of the renewable energy (solar) industry, regulations, and market landscape.
• Fluent in Italian and English; other languages are a plus.
• Strong ethics, adaptability, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Why join us?

• Broad Variety of Tasks: We understand that monotony can stifle creativity. That's why we offer a diverse range of tasks to keep you engaged and challenged.
• Collegial Team: We believe in the power of collaboration and not only treat you from your first day as part of our team but expect you too to represent the team spirit we share.
• International environment: Our team consists of highly skilled professionals from around the world, creating an international environment that fosters cross‑cultural exchange and learning. You'll have the chance to work with colleagues from different backgrounds, gaining unique perspectives and insights that will enhance your professional development.
• Commitment: We see things through from start to finish, applying our experience to guide our process to swiftly and efficiently execute on projects.
• Team Building: We believe that the value of our business lies in human connections. That’s why we organize regular team building activities, both locally and internationally, to foster a strong sense of camaraderie and collaboration among our diverse team.
• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of balancing work and personal life. That's why we offer a flexible work arrangements to ensure you can maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Join our team at Emeren and become part of our dynamic and international environment.

We embrace diversity and provide a platform for you to connect with professionals from various backgrounds, fostering a global perspective and enriching your professional journey.

Emeren is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.