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In-house legal counsel Jobs in Athens, Attiki, Greece at VALOREM
Title: In-house legal counsel
Company: VALOREM
Location: Athens, Attiki, Greece
Who are we?
We, VALOREM are originally a French renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) active in wind, solar, hydro and MRE. For almost 30 years, we have been working towards energy transition. We control the entire process of developing renewable energies, from studies to financing, construction and operation. Our services include the sale of electricity to corporate companies and utilities. Now with close to 450 employees, we are headquartered in France and are also active in Europe, Finland, Greece and Poland. We are looking for new colleague to join our team to make Green Transition happen.
We are looking for our new colleague to join our team in Greece.
IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL (ref : ORM25-17)
Role and Responsibilities :
Reporting to HQ Legal Department (International & Offshore legal division), under the supervision of the Greek Country manager, in close collaboration with project teams and with the support of a team of external lawyers and advisors, your duties would include in particular:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various agreements such as but not limited to non-disclosure agreement, land lease agreements, commercial agreements etc.
Assisting Greek team on a variety of day-to-day legal related matters for projects development, such as but not limited to permitting and land rights topics
Corporate management of the group’s Greek entities: incorporation and dissolution, legal secretariat, restructuring, implementation of intra-group agreements, powers of attorneys, assistance with bank accounts opening and issuing of guarantees, archiving and updating legal documentation, etc.;
Assisting HQ Legal team during project financings and M&A processes in Greece (data room, coordination of legal due diligence and Q&A) setting up partnership agreements for the development of renewable energy projects in Greece, drafting, reviewing and negotiating these agreements
Assisting Greek team and HQ Legal teams on ad-hoc Greek law related matters
Management of Greek external legal advisors
Coordination of insurance, tax and compliance matters with HQ in-house experts,
Legal watch [and attendance to renewables association conferences involving legal or regulatory matters]
Desired background:
With a background in business/corporate law (Master Degree), you have at least 5 years’ experience as a lawyer. Initial experience in the field of renewable energy would be a plus.
Proactive, strong interpersonal skills, business partner, team player, rigorous, organized and autonomous, strong sense of confidentiality.
Fluent communication skills in Greek and English, both written and oral.
What can we offer?
· Great colleagues and open team atmosphere
· A chance to join us in building Valorem Energies Greece into a known and well trusted partner, customer and supplier in Greek renewable energy market
· Contribute to the Green Transition / building renewable future
· Team events and get togethers in Greece and France
Location: Athens
Contract: Permanent, Full time
