We are now looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel with renewable energy experience, to strengthen our existing team and work with our attractive portfolio of renewable energy assets under development in the Nordics!
What we offer you
- An opportunity to join an international team in a fast growing renewable company.
- An international and dynamic work environment in an ambitious “start-up” setting with the necessary support and financial back-up to succeed.
- Opportunity to shape the role and grow your career through professional and personal development.
- Be a part of a business for the future and join us on an exciting journey!
About the job and your team
You will be joining our existing team of five lawyers, currently based in Norway, the Netherlands and Brazil.
Like the rest of the team, you will be responsible for:
- leading legal workstreams related to international renewable investments, project development and financing and coordinate related internal decision processes;
- dealing with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas;
- contributing to creating value for our business; and
- ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and company policies.
Key tasks will include:
- advising on regulatory issues, including energy laws, environmental legislation, permitting processes and local government approvals;
- drafting and negotiating agreements (e.g., equity agreements, power purchase agreements, construction agreements, O&M agreements, supply agreements, finance agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights;
- performing and supporting due diligence;
- providing expert and strategic legal advice to our management and decision markers;
- managing and coordinating external legal advisors and relations to investment partners and service providers; and
- limited international travel.
Who are you?
We believe you are at your best when you work with people in a collaborative setting, which is very much the case in Hydro Rein.
You are triggered by delivering results and meeting customer expectations, setting high standards while achieving set goals.
As we are a growing company in a developing industry, we also think that you adapt and respond well to change, being open to new ideas and showing sensitivity to different cultures.
Your qualifications and skills
- Minimum 8 years of relevant international projects/transaction experience, from recognized Norwegian, Swedish or international law firm and/or relevant corporates.
- Experience from legal work related to renewable investments and projects (e.g. project development, project finance, regulatory) is required.
- Fluent in English and Norwegian or Swedish, both oral and written.
- Uncompromising integrity.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and "can do" attitude.
- Value-driven, with high focus on collaboration.
Additional information
This role will report to the Lead Legal Counsel.
Do you not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualification criteria. At Rein we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background checks.
Apply before: 11/24/2024
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hiring manager
Stephan Michael Guderian, Lead Legal Counsel
Phone: (Netherlands +31) 615201395
Recruiter
Astrid Skogen
Phone:(Norway +47) 98006451
