Job Description

Are you passionate about making a significant impact in Germany's renewable energy sector?



A leading company specialising in utility-scale solar and storage solutions is looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join their team.

The Company:

Our client is a leading European renewable energy platform with significant backing from a global infrastructure investor. Having grown from a specialist developer into a major independent power producer the business is now entering a new phase of expansion, with a pipeline of over 15 GW of solar and energy storage projects across Europe.





As part of this growth, we are seeking a

Senior Legal Counsel

to take a key leadership role within the German team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile position with clear succession potential, offering both hands-on legal responsibility and the chance to shape the future legal structure of the organisation in Germany

The Role:

Lead on drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including solar PV and BESS project contracts, land and lease agreements, and internal commercial contracts. Advise on German real estate and lease law, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk across all project phases. Act as the primary legal point of contact for the German business, working closely with the wider European legal team. Provide proactive support to internal stakeholders, including project development, acquisitions, and senior management. Take ownership for legal strategy in Germany, shaping frameworks, processes, and governance. Contribute to wider business decisions as part of the senior leadership team, with visibility to Group leadership.

The Person:

Lead on drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including solar PV and BESS project contracts, land and lease agreements, and internal commercial contracts. Advise on German real estate and lease law, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk across all project phases. Act as the primary legal point of contact for the German business, working closely with the wider European legal team. Provide proactive support to internal stakeholders, including project development, acquisitions, and senior management. Take ownership for legal strategy in Germany, shaping frameworks, processes, and governance. Contribute to wider business decisions as part of the senior leadership team, with visibility to Group leadership.




If you're ready to play a crucial role in advancing renewable energy objectives and promoting a greener future I need to hear from you today!



Please send your CV and availability for a call immediately.

Nickie Lynch

Senior Consultant

Hunter Philips Ltd, UK – Global Executive Search – Renewable Energy

Hunter Philips Inc, USA, Australia

Email:

nickie.lynch@hunterphilips.com