Senior Legal Counsel - Poland & Croatia

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc

Warszawa

Hybrid

PLN 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Remuneration package

Friendly working environment

Continuous training

Flexible cooperation model

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Poland & Croatia to provide high-level legal advice to regional teams, oversee cross-border M&A, and support energy project developments.

You will draft and negotiate EPC/OM and supply contracts, manage external counsel within budget, and coordinate with Milan office. Fluent Polish and English required; 7–8 years in solar/renewables preferred.

Qualifications

Poland-licensed lawyer, member of the Bar Association.
7–8 years’ experience in solar/renewable energy in Poland/CEE.
Experience with acquisitions, disposals, EPC, O&M contracts.
Fluent in Polish and English.
Experience managing external law firms and budgets.

Responsibilities

Provide high level legal advice to Polish and East-European business teams.
Oversee M&A transactions and coordinate with external firms.
Draft and review notarial deeds for lands and corporate deals.
Negotiate EPC, O&M, and supply chain contracts.
Advise on regulations and compliance in development and energy sectors.
Collaborate with Milan office legal team and external firms.
Manage contract deadlines and actions.

Skills

Polish language proficiency

English language proficiency

External counsel management

Cross-border transactions

Contract drafting (EPC/OM)

Renewable energy sector experience

M&A support

Education

Law degree / Bar admission in Poland

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.

Job Description Senior Legal Counsel - Poland & Croatia 12/10/2026 Job Description:

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

Your benefits:

Attractive remuneration package
Friendly and professional working environment
Continuous training
Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt a flexible cooperation model to achieve fast results and increase productivity

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At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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