SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL required by our client, to be hired on a permanent basis, located on Belgium.
POSITION SCOPE
- Analysing and setting up of various shareholder and partnership agreements with developers, investors or key suppliers, necessary to develop the wind turbine projects.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participating in and leading of negotiations of such agreements
- Responsible for the follow-up and coordination of the legal aspects of the cases under your responsibility
- Will advise and support the projects on shareholder, corporate and contract matters throughout the life time of the project
- You will manage and maintain relationships with the relevant shareholders of the project, for instance investors and external advisors
- Will be part of an international team and will report directly to the General Counsel
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree in law
- At least 5 to 7 years of hands on experience in acquisitions, joint ventures, etc. and corresponding negotiation processes, preferably in the energy sector
- Experience with a bar association is considered as a plus
- Experience/interest in energy law, corporate law, contracting and project finance
- A born negotiator, and you have a problem-solving work approach
- Flexible and willing to travel on an occasional basis
- Result-oriented and capable of managing cases independently
- Analytical mindset and can communicate advises and ideas in a correct manner, with respect for the business reality
- Good social skills and can work efficiently in a team
- Contribute to the development of other team members
- Punctual and precise while giving advice and while administering your cases and contracts
- Proficient in Dutch, French and English with an excellent knowledge of project related vocabulary and drafting capabilities in English
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