Legal Counsel M/F
At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.
Our legal department is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide legal services to our Operations & Services Department, covering the Construction, Maintenance and the Distribution activities across the Voltalia group.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced commercial / contracts lawyer to join a successful and growing renewable energy business, supporting our green energy international vision and mission.
Responsibilities include:
· Responding on behalf of the company to requirements for third party client tenders
· Providing legal analysis, drafting and negotiation of national and international contracts for the construction and operation of renewable power plants (EPC, O&M)
· Acting on behalf of the company to analyse and mitigate risk, to draft and negotiate contracts related to distribution activities such as agency, distribution, partnership agreements, etc.
· Act on behalf of the company in disputes; providing advice on legal issues such as customer and suppliers claims, pre-litigation and litigation
· Provide generalist support for the company's legal requirements; drafting letters, policies, contract templates and legal documents; ensuring accurate legal advice is given and that procedures are followed as per current local legislative and statutory compliance · Keep up to date with changes and developments in case law, contract law, liability, public procurement, local legislation, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of proven experience minimum
- Experience in Projects (Construction & Maintenance)
- Strong knowledge of contract law and construction law
- Good knowledge and experience of common law
- Command of French or Portuguese appreciated
- Proficiency in English
KEY SKILLS
· Ability to identify and analyse main issues, to see the big picture · Business partner and team player · Proven negotiations skills · Able to work in autonomy while under the management of the legal manager · Management of priorities · Curiosity, creativity, solution-oriented Location for this role: France, Portugal or Ireland Permanent positon
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COMPANY
Voltalia France SA
BUSINESS LINE
Legal
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract CONTRACT DURATION
LOCATION
France, Aix-en-Provence
STARTING DATE
Sep 24
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