Legal Counsel

Metlen Energy & Metals; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy company in Milan is seeking a Legal Counsel to support renewable energy projects. The role involves contract negotiation, compliance advising, and collaboration with internal teams. Candidates must be qualified lawyers in Italy with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Strong contract management skills are essential, alongside the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Servizi

Competitive remuneration package

Group Health Insurance Plan

Competenze

• Minimum of 3–5 years of legal experience in the renewable energy sector in Italy.
• Strong technical expertise in EPC and O&M contracts.
• Ability to manage external legal counsel and budgets.

Mansioni

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, ensuring client interests are protected.
• Provide legal support for business development and corporate transactions.
• Advise on legal frameworks and compliance matters.

Conoscenze

Legal expertise in renewable energy

Contract negotiation

Compliance understanding

Project financing knowledge

Formazione

Qualified lawyer in Italy

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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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 €5.7 billion and a workforce of over 6,000 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, part of our Legal Technical Contracts Division based in Milan. By joining this role, you’ll play a vital role in our company’s effort to provide guidance on development projects at all stages, collaborating with other development lawyers across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts, as well as agreements related to the supply chain (e.g., 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
• Provide legal support across a broad spectrum of activities within Renewables 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 provided 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

Qualifications

• 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

Value Based Behaviors

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance Plan

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