My client is one of the leading global solar energy providers. They are a fully integrated EPC and developer of large-scale ground-based and roof mounted solar PV projects. They have subsidiaries spanning across Europe, USA and the pacific region. They are looking to recruit an experienced executive to join their team in Milan.
Position Overview:
They General Counsel will be responsible for monitoring all daily legal issues including reviewing, drafting and negotiating sales contract, energy project investment and financing contracts. They will provide supports and guidance to management and other user departments in compliance issues. They will also assist the revision of the organization policies and procedures to cope with the rapid expansion of the company in overseas, and to coordinate with offices throughout Europe to ensure the consistency of legal and compliance policies. In addition, the successful candidate should provide legal counseling and support in employment and dispute resolution issues.
Responsibilities:-
- · Negotiation and acquisition of lease agreements; securing grid connections and building permits
- · Project negotiations
- · Monitor all daily legal issues including reviewing, drafting and negotiating sales contract, energy project investment and financing contracts
- · Drafting and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts
- · liaising with external counsels
- · Provide support and guidance to management and other user departments in compliance issues,
- · Assist the revision of the organization policies and procedures to cope with the rapid expansion of the company in overseas, and to coordinate with offices throughout Europe to ensure the consistency of legal and compliance policies
- · Provide legal counseling and support in employment and dispute resolution issues
- · Negotiating terms and closing deals
- · Manage projects by setting priorities and expectations, problem solving, communicating ongoing status updates
- · Participating in the draw up of bid documents and contracts
- · Evaluating and selecting offers from contractors
- Coordination and supervision of all the corporate and legislative requirements of the Company
Education:-
Core Requirements:-
- · Should have at least 7 to 10 years professional experience with reputable law firm or multinational company, preferably with exposure in power plant project investments
- · Strong leadership qualities
- · Excellent commercial experience
- · Project and time management skills
- · Must have repeated success negotiating PPAs with utilities
- · Needs to understand permitting, site acquisition, interconnection, project management, deal negotiation, financial modeling of renewable deals etc.
General Requirements:-
- Ability to travel frequently to client sites
- · Proficient with making impactful presentations
- · Good oral and written communications skills
- · Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Key Skills:-
- · Solar PV, Must have a law degree, experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating sales contract, energy project investment and financing contracts, experience overseeing legal and compliance policies, team leadership and complex stakeholder and customer management experience.
For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com. No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.
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