Senior Legal Counsel

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Berlin
Region:Berlin
Sector:Legal & Compliance, Legal
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:7814
Post Date:January 26, 2026

About the Role

Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy / Projects
Location: Berlin

Our client is seeking a legal professional for an exclusive mandate with a fast-growing renewable energy start-up with a strong international footprint. Operating at the forefront of the energy transition, the company offers the opportunity to join a growing legal function and play a key role in delivering large-scale, multi-jurisdictional renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC contracts.
  • Advising on renewable energy project development and execution.
  • Supporting commercial contracts related to energy infrastructure.
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders, project teams and external counsel.
  • Exposure to regulatory and project finance interfaces.

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified lawyer with good Staatsexamen results.
  • 2–6 years of professional experience, gained in a law firm or in-house.
  • Background in energy law, project finance, or commercial contracts in renewable energies.
  • Commercial, pragmatic mindset and interest in working in a fast-paced scale-up environment.

What’s on Offer?

  • High degree of ownership and responsibility.
  • Remote working flexibility with a Berlin base.
  • International project exposure.
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
  • Strong development platform within a growing renewable energy business.

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