Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for operational project business
Supporting grid connection agreements, reservation agreements, BKZ/cost-sharing agreements and grid-related correspondence
Providing legal support for M&A, joint venture, co-development and project acquisition agreements
Reviewing and further developing EPC, OEM, O&M, marketing/offtake, service and employment contracts
Establishing and maintaining contract templates, legal checklists, process standards and decision memos
Coordinating external specialist law firms, in particular in energy law, grid regulation, construction law, corporate law, M&A and employment law
Supporting management in negotiations, committee/board submissions and strategic individual legal matters

Fully qualified lawyer with First and Second State Examinations (Staatsexamen)
Ideally 2–4 years’ professional experience in a law firm, legal department, energy/infrastructure company, project development or transaction environment
Admission as a lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) or Syndikusrechtsanwalt desirable; alternatively willingness to apply for admission
Strong legal skills in contract review, contract drafting and negotiation
Interest in the energy industry, infrastructure, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), grid connection, project development and M&A
Commercial mindset: clear risk analysis, pragmatic solutions and decisive communication
Very good German language skills and good English language skills

Legal Counsel – Syndikusrechtsanwalt

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