Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy & M&A (Italy)

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Meal Allowance

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals seeks a qualified Italian lawyer to join our Milan team as Legal Counsel. You will counsel on renewable energy projects, manage cross-border M&A matters, and oversee EPC/OM contracts and supply agreements across Italy and Eastern Europe.

You will coordinate with external firms, advise on regulatory frameworks, and ensure compliance within budget. The role requires 6–7 years in renewables and fluent Italian and English, with a strong cross-functional collaboration mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer registered in Italy.
• 6-7 years’ experience in solar/renewable energy sector in Italy.
• Experience with solar PV development, acquisitions and disposals, EPC and OM contracts.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Experience managing external legal counsel and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal advice to Italian and East-European Business Development and Construction Teams.
• Oversee support for M&A transactions with external law firms and assist development teams in origination, permitting, and corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and organize execution of notarial deeds for project lands and corporate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC/OM contracts and supply chain agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on energy project regulations and compliance matters across development and construction.
• Collaborate with external law firms to resolve complex legal matters and manage legal spend within budgets.

Skills

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Lawyer qualified in Italy

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals seeks a qualified Italian lawyer to join our Milan team as Legal Counsel. You will counsel on renewable energy projects, manage cross-border M&A matters, and oversee EPC/OM contracts and supply agreements across Italy and Eastern Europe.

You will coordinate with external firms, advise on regulatory frameworks, and ensure compliance within budget. The role requires 6–7 years in renewables and fluent Italian and English, with a strong cross-functional collaboration mindset.