Is a Belgian company specializing in renewable energy, focusing on the development, financing, construction, and operation of onshore and offshore wind power plants. The group operates mid-sized to large-scale wind projects in Belgium, France, Serbia, Spain, and Scotland. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to support our team in Ostend.
Function profile
The Legal Counsel shall, under the supervision of the Director Legal Affairs and together with other team members, mainly focus on providing legal support to the business development teams in all countries in which Elicio is active, with a focus on Belgium and France. He/She will be working in a young inspiring team offering a unique working atmosphere.
Main tasks and responsibilities
* Providing legal support in relation with the development of onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
* Drafting and negotiating different types of commercial contracts (such as supplier contracts, cooperation agreements, MoUs, NDAs, etc.).
* Drafting and negotiating contracts for land securing.
* Assisting with permit application.
* Following-up on legal proceedings consequent to legal challenge of permits and manage litigation files (in concertation with Company’s external lawyers).
* Giving legal support on consenting, energy law and environmental matters in relation with the development of Elicio’s renewable onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
* Following-up on new legislation and regulatory matters
* Providing legal support in tender processes.
* Managing external legal advisors/lawyers and budgets
* Cooperating with the different divisions of the Elicio Group
* Cooperating with external advisors and participate in stakeholder organization meetings.
Profile, education & experience
* A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in administrative law and/or commercial law, preferably within an industrial environment.
* Experience with tender procedures is considered a plus.
* Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, ‘down to earth’ environment
* Manage a (small) team (currently 2 people)
* Diligent, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude
* Analytical, highly accurate and organized, yet flexible
* Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
* Resilient to stress in front of deadlines
* Willingness to continuously develop professional skills and to maintain up to date knowledge on relevant legal matters
Offer & Contact
Elicio nv offers a dynamic and professional work environment that values individual initiative. You will receive a permanent contract with competitive compensation and a broad range of extra-legal benefits.
Are you excited about this role and confident that you have the right experience and presentation skills? Please send your application letter along with your CV to hr@elicio.be. We look forward to hearing from you!
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