Legal Counsel (f/m/x)) - Energy Sector

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Our client is a global player and leading company, that designs, acquires, owns and operates power generation assets worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, they are dedicated to driving forward the renewable energy sector. 

For the European Headquarter in Vienna and to support the team with focus on the Austrian entity as well as the implementation of corporate goals and in day-to-day tasks we are recruiting a driven and highly motivated

(Senior-) Legal Counsel (all genders) 

fulltime | based in Vienna  | hybrid

As a Legal Counsel, your mission will encompass providing strategic legal counsel across various facets of renewable energy projects, including onshore PV and wind development, M&A transactions, and contract negotiations. You will play a pivotal role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, delivering corporate legal services, advising on real estate matters, and acting as the primary legal contact for operational business inquiries.

• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on matters related to renewable energy project development, financing, and operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including power purchase agreements, construction contracts, land leases, and interconnection agreements
• Assist in due diligence processes for project acquisitions, financings, and other transactions
• Manage regulatory compliance efforts and stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations.
• Support the resolution of disputes and litigation, as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives
• Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging issues impacting the renewable energy industry

• You hold a law degree from an Austrian university (Mag. iur./LL.M.), ideally with a business law focus
• Admission to the bar in Austria or eligibility for admission
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate, contract law
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project development, finance, and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts in the energy sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Immense opportunities to grow as an individual as well as professionally including broad range of training courses
• Dynamic and fast-moving environment in a driven and international experienced team and the chance to work and exchange knowledge with international colleagues
• Opportunities to be part of strategic business development within a growing renewable energy sector and being able to travel in Europe and abroad
• A long term orientated, permanent position with long-term career perspective in an internationally expanding environment
• A wide range of responsibilities in an innovative and performance-oriented environment,  guaranteeing a highly attractive compensation package as well as a personal and professional development