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. This position will be based in Porto and will have the following responsibilities:
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.
Acting on behalf of the company in disputes; providing advice on legal issues such as customer and suppliers claims, pre-litigation and litigation
Providing 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
Keeping updated about changes and developments in case law, contract law, liability, public procurement, local legislation, and other topics
REQUIREMENTS
Degree or master's degree in law
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience
Experienced in projects with high complexity
Strong knowledge of contract law and construction law
Advanced English and Spanish language level
KEY SKILLS
Ability to identify and analyze 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
COMPANY
Voltalia Portugal
BUSINESS LINE
Legal
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract
LOCATION
Portugal, Porto
STARTING DATE
Jan 25
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