Legal Manager - EPC & Operations

Nordic Solar

Hellerup, Denmark

About the position

In this role as Legal Manager – EPC & Operations, you will also be working closely with the EPC & Operations team. You will be focusing on drafting and negotiating EPC contracts (including contracts associated with the management and operation of solar projects), advising about all aspects of EPC contracts, including responding to ongoing questions with respect to management and interpretation of contracts, and handling claims and disputes related to construction, procurement, and operational matters.

The work will in addition to your legal skillset require practical and commercial skills as the legal managers at Nordic Solar play a key role as trusted advisors and team members in relation to all activities and projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Legal Manager – EPC & Operations, you will among others be handling the following tasks:

Working closely with the EPC and Operations team on various construction projects and contracts, including preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and drafting EPC contracts (including international construction contracts such as FIDIC based contracts), and related contracts relevant to the EPC (construction) project phase and operation of solar parks, such as EPC management contracts, operation and maintenance contracts, grid connection contracts, power purchase agreements etc.;
Ensuring that EPC contracts are in compliance with applicable legislation and supporting on regulatory matters related to construction and operation of solar parks;
Providing legal support to the management and other departments in relation to legal risks, claims (including warranty claims) and disputes related to EPC activities and contracts;
Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting procurement contracts in relation to Nordic Solar’s purchase ofequipment for the PV solar parks, and advising on the planning and execution of tender processes;
Managing stakeholders and contact with external legal advisers and consultants (engaged to assist on matters related to the EPC and operations), and relevant authorities in Denmark and abroad;
Preparing, updating, and improving contract templates related to the EPC and Operations contracts.

Experience

Education: You have a Master of Laws (cand.jur. or cand.merc.jur.) from Denmark or another EU country and possibly also license to practice as attorney-at-law from a reputable law firm;
Legal areas: You have 1 – 5 years of experience from a law firm or in-house legal position. Preferable, you have experience with construction law, EPC projects and related contracts, and/or experience with claims and disputes with respect to construction activities;
Contracts: You have some experience with drafting, review, and management of commercial contracts, ideally construction and procurement contracts;
Industry: Ideally, you have practical experience with the energy industry, e.g. from working in a renewable energy company (solar, bio or wind), or a renewable energy or construction department of a law firm;
Language skills: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language and experience with legal English in relation to drafting. The following languages are considered an advantage: German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Danish or another European language;
International mindset: You have an international outlook and experience from working in an international environment.

About you

Proactive and solution orientated: You are ambitious, proactive and solution orientated. Moreover, you have the ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and advisors, and work and thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment;
Responsible: You take responsibility and ownership for the legal matters you work with, ensuring that all tasks are solved in a satisfactory and timely matter;
Structured and detail oriented: You are structured and appreciate when details are accurate, however not losing sight of the overall target or picture;
Team player: You contribute to a team with a positive and team-oriented mind.

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