Parkwind-Senior Legal Counsel

You will be joining Parkwind’s dynamic legal team focusing on energy offtake, regulatory matters and permitting for renewable projects in Belgium and abroad.

You will advise on and negotiate strategic renewable energy offtake and regulated agreements, including contracts for difference, corporate power purchase agreements (financial or physical), grid connection and proximity agreements for offshore wind energy projects. You will advise on legal risk and liabilities associated with such contracts and how to manage these. As a member of the cross-practice offtake team, you will furthermore be involved in defining the offtake strategy.

You will advise on and support permitting of such projects across the globe (incl. permitting & environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement support, land access, etc.).

You will liaise with your colleagues of the business teams (incl. business development, projects, offtake, technology) to ensure and coordinate appropriate support. You will work with and be supported by the public affairs team.

You will report to our head of legal.

• You have a master’s degree in law.
•  You have minimum 4-8 years of relevant professional experience in the energy sector (e.g., in-house position with power producer).
•  You are passionate about renewable energy and interested in energy markets.
•  You are solution-oriented, pro-active and pay attention to details.
•  You have the ability to manage multiple matters without losing oversight.
• You have strong diplomatic and social skills and enjoy building relationships with stakeholders
•  You are a team player and possess a high level of integrity.
•  You have an analytical mindset.
•  You have good social skills and can work efficiently in a team.
•  You are flexible and willing to travel on an occasional basis.
•  You are a fluent in English. Fluency in Dutch and/or French is a plus.

• A position in a stimulating, entrepreneurial and professional environment in a company that operates within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry and is part of a larger, well-funded and long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization.

• A challenging function with a lot of variety where you will enjoy a high level of autonomy in organizing your work, whilst being supported and coached by the lead counsel contracting & procurement.

• Being part of an international team that benefits from different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

• The ability to develop your personal and professional skills to achieve your full potential.

• An attractive remuneration based on your skills and achievements combined with an extensive package of extra-legal benefits.
• An exciting journey amidst high-performing and ambitious individuals who consider job satisfaction important and also enjoy our private lives.

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