Elicio NV is a major Belgian renewable energy company focused on the development, financing, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind energy power plants. The group’s activity covers mid-size to large-scale wind projects in Belgium, France, Serbia, Spain and Scotland.
In support of its continued growth, Elicio is looking to recruit a Legal Counsel to strengthen its Legal team.
Responsibilities
The Legal Counsel shall, under the supervision of the relevant Sr. Legal Counsel and together with other team members, provide legal support on a variety of matters to be addressed by the finance, corporate, business development and construction teams in all countries in which Elicio is active, with a focus on Belgium and France. You will be working in a dynamic and inspiring team, offering a unique working atmosphere.
Required Education, courses and/or experience
The Legal Counsel must have as a minimum a Master of Law degree with a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience, preferably in law firm or in an industrial environment, in one or more of the following domains: energy law, corporate law, administrative law and/or commercial law.
Main tasks and responsabilities
* Providing legal support in relation with all various legal aspects of the development, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
* Drafting and negotiating different types of commercial contracts (such as supplier contracts, cooperation agreements, MoUs, NDAs, etc.).
* Providing legal support for M&A transactions, in corporate compliance matters and corporate housekeeping processes.
* Drafting and negotiating contracts for land securing.
* Assisting with permit application, and giving legal support on consenting, energy law and environmental matters.
* Providing legal support in tender processes.
* Following-up on new legislation and regulatory matters.
* Cooperating with the different divisions of the Elicio Group.
* Cooperating with external advisors.
* Occasional travel abroad.
Key Competences and skills
* Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, ‘down to earth’ environment
* Eager to learn, involved and with keen interest in the sector of renewable energy
* Diligent, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude
* Analytical, highly accurate and organized, yet flexible
* Strong interpersonal and communication 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
Languages
Native language Dutch
Fluent in English
Fluent in French
Knowledge of Spanish is a plus
Offer & contact
Elicio nv offers you a dynamic and professional environment which encourages individual initiative. We provide a permanent contract in a booming sector with competitive compensation and a wide range of extralegal benefits.
Convince us of your experience and your presentation skills by sending a letter of application with your CV to hr@elicio.be