Legal Counsel

Voltalia; Porto; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Renvolt, a renewable energy subsidiary of Voltalia, is seeking a qualified and experienced commercial/contracts legal advisor to join its growing team in Porto, Portugal. The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to construction, operations and maintenance contracts (EPC, O&M) across multiple geographies.

We value fluency in English, knowledge of common law, and experience with contract lifecycle management and AI-assisted tools.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in Business or International Law is required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial or contract law.
• Experience with EPC/O&M contracts and construction projects is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal analysis and drafting of national and international contracts for EPC and O&M projects.
• Review and negotiate subcontracting, supply and consortium agreements.
• Draft and maintain contract templates and templates for standard documents.
• Drive digitalisation of legal operations including CLM and AI-assisted tools.
• Mitigate legal risks and provide advice across business lines.
• Assist in managing customer and supplier claims and disputes with external counsel.

Conhecimentos

Issue analysis

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

International experience

Contract law

Construction law

Energy law knowledge

English proficiency

Formação académica

Master's degree in Business Law

Master's degree in International Law

Ferramentas

CLM platforms

AI-powered legal tools

Contract drafting software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Born from the expertise of teams who have led EPC and O&M services at Voltalia since 2005, Renvolt delivers high-performance service solutions to accelerate the global energy transition. We specialize in solar and storage, operating as a trusted global provider with a strong international track record.

With local teams in 14 countries, more than 400 employees worldwide, and 24/7 support, we partner with clients across all regions to ensure success. Renvolt is supported by a strong investment group that provides long-term stability and reinforces our commitment to sustainable growth.

Our portfolio includes 5.6 GW built and under construction, and 1.9 GW already in operation, demonstrating our capability and reliability in delivering large-scale renewable projects.

We prioritize long-term partnerships grounded in transparency, quality, reliability, ethics, and integrity. Join us and be part of a company driving sustainable energy forward.

At Renvolt, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive. Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy—let’s power a sustainable future together!

Renvolt is a subsidiary of Voltalia Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced commercial / contracts legal advisor to join a successful and growing renewable energy business. TheLegal Counselwill provide comprehensive legal support to the Construction, Operations & Maintenance Business Lines within the Renvolt group, supporting our green energy international vision and mission.
The main responsibilities include:

• Provide legal analysis, drafting and negotiation of national and international contracts for the construction and operation of renewable power plants (EPC, O&M);
• Review and negotiate subcontracting, supply and consortium agreements;
• Draft and maintain contract templates and standard legal documents;
• Drive the digitalisation of Renvolt's legal operations, including the evaluation and deployment of a CLM solution and AI-assisted contract tools in coordination with the rest of the teams.
• Analyse and mitigate legal and contractual risks for the company, and provide general legal advice and support across business lines;
• Assist in managing customer and supplier claims (pre-litigation and litigation); coordinate, advice and give instructions on behalf of the company for judicial or arbitral disputes, with the support from external legal counsel;
• Keep up to date with changes in case law, contract law, corporate law, regulations in the energy and construction sectors, and local legislation across operating geographies;
• Ensure accurate legal advice is given and that procedures are followed per current local legislative, statutory compliance, and company/group policies;
• Contribute to drafting internal policies and internal legal guidelines;
• Support the Legal Manager on any ad-hoc matters as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Master's degree in Business Law, International Law, or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in commercial or contract law;
• Solid experience in project-related contracts (Construction & Maintenance / EPC);
• Knowledge and experience providing support for contracts governed by common law (e.g. English law and/or Irish law);
• Familiarity with AI-powered legal tools and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms is a strong asset;
• Strong knowledge of contract law and construction law;
• Knowledge of energy law and corporate law is a plus;
• Experience in renewable energy or energy sector preferred;
• English fluency is mandatory; French, Portuguese or Spanish proficiency is appreciated;
• Available to work in Porto, Portugal.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to identify and analyse main legal issues and see the big picture;
• Proven negotiation and drafting skills;
• Strong risk identification and management skills;
• Able to work autonomously while reporting to the Legal Manager;
• Effective management of priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Business partner mindset: sense of customer service and compromise;
• Curiosity, creativity and constant search for practical solutions;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Team player with collaborative approach;
• Rigour, attention to detail and reliability;
• Adaptability and openness to international work environments;
• Commitment to the energy transition and sustainability.

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