##About the role Embedded within the Legal, Compliance & Rights Protection Department, the Senior Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, agrivoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on public law, permitting, environmental, regulatory and compliance matters, while supporting the drafting, review and negotiation of project and commercial documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes development, land rights, EPC, O&M, grid connection and power offtake (Corporate PPA) documentation. The role combines regulatory expertise, renewable energy project development support and compliance responsibilities within an international and fast-growing renewable energy environment. ##Key responsibilities ###Public Law, Permitting & Regulatory Affairs - Advise on public law, environmental law, planning law and energy regulatory matters affecting renewable energy projects. - Support the obtaining and maintenance of environmental permits, development consents, building permits and other administrative authorisations required for renewable energy projects. - Manage administrative litigation and third-party challenges affecting project development, construction and operation. - Advise project teams on regulatory risks. - Monitor regulatory developments affecting the renewable energy sector and assess their impact on the Group’s activities and projects. ###Renewable Energy Project Development & Contracts - Draft, review and negotiate project agreements relating to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets. - Support the negotiation of EPC, BoP, equipment supply, O&M, land rights, easement and grid connection agreements. - Review and negotiate project development agreements, joint development agreements and option agreements. - Provide legal support in connection with renewable energy projects throughout their development, construction and operational phases. - Advise business teams on contractual risk allocation and project structuring. ###BESS & Energy Regulation - Advise on legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). - Support the development of stand-alone and hybrid renewable energy projects combining generation and storage assets. - Review agreements relating to storage services, electricity markets and ancillary services. ###Corporate PPAs & Commercial Matters - Draft, review and negotiate Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) and other energy offtake arrangements. - Advise on electricity market regulation and renewable support schemes. ###Compliance & Corporate Governance - Support the implementation and monitoring of the Group’s internal and external compliance programmes, including anti-corruption, sanctions, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and duty-of-vigilance matters. - Conduct compliance risk assessments and support third-party due diligence exercises. - Prepare legal memoranda, risk assessments and decision papers for management and governance bodies. - Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the renewable energy sector and provide practical guidance to relevant stakeholders. ##Required skills ###Hard skills - Strong expertise in public law, environmental law, planning law and energy regulation applicable to renewable energy projects. - Proven experience in securing environmental permits, development consents and administrative authorisations for renewable energy projects. - Significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating project documentation throughout the renewable energy project lifecycle. - Strong knowledge of EPC, BoP, O&M, land rights, easement, grid connection and energy offtake agreements. - Good understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) regulatory and contractual frameworks. - Ability to manage administrative litigation and coordinate external counsel. - Practical knowledge of compliance frameworks, including anti-corruption, sanctions, ESG and duty-of-vigilance requirements. ###Soft skills - Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions. - Excellent drafting, negotiation and contract management skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with developers, engineers, management, public authorities and external counsel. - Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within an international and multidisciplinary team. - Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate legal and regulatory risks. - Strong team spirit. ###Languages - Native or bilingual proficiency in French. - Professional fluency in English (written and spoken), including the ability to negotiate contracts, prepare legal memoranda and interact with international stakeholders. - Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese would be considered an asset. - Any additional European language (German, Swedish, Dutch, etc.) would be an advantage.