Senior Legal Counsel

Metlen Plc; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals in Warsaw is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the East Europe Legal Team. You will provide high-level legal advice to Polish and East-European business units, oversee M&A support with external firms, and draft and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts.

The candidate is qualified in Poland, with 7–8 years in solar/renewable energy, fluent in Polish and English, and capable of managing external counsel and cross-border transactions.

Qualifications

• Poland-qualified lawyer with bar membership.
• 7–8 years of experience in solar/renewable energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/OM contracts and cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal advice to Polish and East-European business teams.
• Oversee legal support for M&A transactions and coordinate with external law firms.
• Draft, review, and organize execution of notarial deeds for lands and corporate deals.
• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts and supply-chain agreements.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters across development, construction, and energy sectors.
• Coordinate with external counsel to manage fees, quotes, and legal spend.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

M&A support

External counsel management

Polish & English fluency

Education

Law degree in Poland

Bar Association member

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive 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, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for aSenior Legal Counsel to join our East Europe Legal Team from Warsaw, part of our subsidiaryMYT POLANDin Poland.

Your role will encompass:

• Provide high level, responsive legal advice and support to the Polish 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 Poland 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 Europe, and in coordination with Milan office Legal Team

What you bring to the role:

• Lawyer qualified in Poland and member of the relevant professional body (Bar Association)
• At least 7-8 years’ experience in the solar/renewable energy sector in Poland (and in other East Europe countries desirable) either in-house or within law firms advising energy clients
• Detailed knowledge of solar PV development, acquisitions and disposals, EPC, OM contracts in Poland and elsewhere in East Europe
• Fluent in Polish 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
• Attractive remuneration package
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt a flexible cooperation model to achieve fast results and increase productivity

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