Legal Counsel Legal Department • DRI - Italy

Dri Energy; Italia; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A progressive energy company in Italy seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal support on development matters and contractual issues. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience, preferably in the energy industry, and a strong knowledge of Italian law. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective legal operations. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Servizi

Exceptional salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Dynamic company culture

Challenging projects

Competenze

• Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in the power industry.
• Proactive and communicative personality.

Mansioni

• Provide legal advice on contractual matters.
• Manage local development regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.

Conoscenze

Legal advice on contractual matters

Knowledge of regulations

Experience in land acquisition

Negotiation skills

Communication in Italian and English

Formazione

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Italian law

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

DRI is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. Our mission is to work in underserved markets in Europe to achieve their net zero goals through the creation of a portfolio of 5GW of renewable energy and BESS projects by 2028. We currently work in Croatia, Italy, Poland, and Romania. We have established a portfolio of onshore wind, solar and BESS projects, and we have completed the construction of 3 projects that are now exporting power. In Italy, we have acquired 7 projects at different stages of development.

As the Legal Counsel, you will work on Italian development matters (acquisition and management of land, grid connection, permitting, regulations, etc.), provide advice on contractual matters and general business operations related legal topics.

The applicant will ideally have over 7+ years of experience within a similar role in an industrial or energy business, or a law firm. You will report to the Head of Legal at DRI, and have a dotted reporting line with the Italy country manager.

What you will do

• Provide general assistance and legal advice on contractual matters as required to support DRI's business
• Local development matters such as regulations, acquisition of land, grid connection, permitting, etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, finance professionals, and senior management, to provide legal support and guidance throughout contractual matters
• Liaise with external stakeholders, such as clients, vendors and external legal counsel, to address legal matters and negotiate contractual terms
• Handle contractual claims and associated correspondence with counterparties
• Supervise outside legal counsels and control DRI’s budget for the legal services
• Perform other ad hoc legal tasks

What you bring

• Qualified lawyer with a bachelor or master’s degree (Italian law) combined with practical experience in a similar capacity
• Aim-oriented, proactive and communicative personality with entrepreneurial thinking capable of working independently
• Experience in the power industry, preferably with matters in relation to regulations, land acquisition, grid connection and permitting
• Readiness to irregular international business trips
• Excellent command Italian and English

What we offer

• Exceptional salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Supportive and dynamic company culture
• Exciting and challenging projects