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 third-party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M, and Distribution.
Today, we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We have been 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 analyze 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 negotiation skills.
Able to work autonomously while under the management of the Legal Manager.
Management of priorities.
Curiosity, creativity, solution-oriented.
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