Legal Counsel (Renewable Energy / Real Estate / IPP)

Location: Utrecht/Hybrid, Netherlands
Work pattern: Full time - 40 hrs/week
Department: Legal

The Opportunity

Ampyr Solar Europe (ASE) is seeking a talented and motivated Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in ASE's mission to drive sustainable energy solutions. Prior experience in the Dutch real estate practice, renewables or solar development is a substantial advantage.

In this challenging and dynamic role you will work in a small team with a focus on the Dutch market, with support from ASE's international team. Together with the Head of Legal in the Netherlands, you will be closely involved from A to Z in all phases of ASE's Dutch solar PV projects. This includes activities such as drawing up and negotiating land option agreements (both purchase and right of superficies), anterior agreements, assistance with permit applications, energy cooperation agreements, shareholder agreements, EPC (building) agreements, O&M agreements, and (corporate) power purchase agreements. You will also be involved in project financing related legal matters as well as the occasional M&A transaction acquiring suitable projects at various stages of development.

Job Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, negotiate and review (independently or with outside legal counsel) a variety of contracts essential to utility-scale solar development, construction and operation, ensuring ASE's projects are legally sound and compliant
• Provide Legal Guidance: Manage legal processes for ASE's solar PV projects in the Netherlands
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, protecting the interests of the company
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and finance professionals within the Netherlands, UK, Germany and Asia, to provide legal expertise and support to ongoing solar development projects
• Know-how: Help create procedures and building a knowledge base that will drive the evolution of best practice to deliver a competitive edge

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience within a top-tier law firm and/or corporate / real estate legal department
• Substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate agreements
• Master's degree in law in the Netherlands in a relevant area of expertise
• Affinity with technical and financial feasibility of projects and an understanding of key factors required to develop a viable project
• A general understanding of the relevant planning processes
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and commercial skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Flexible, creative, and entrepreneurial with positive attitude and ability to perform under pressure
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently as well as in a team

Apply

To apply, send an up-to-date CV and a cover note to careers@ampyrsolareurope.com

About us

AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) was created in 2021 through the merger of NaGa Solar with the existing AMPYR Energy UK solar joint venture between AGP Group and Hartree Partners. The merger created a major European Solar Enterprise with a combined pipeline of over 4GW of large-scale ground- mount and rooftop solar projects in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands and a team of over 30 experienced renewable development professionals.

The ASE team has recently secured a €400 million facility with CarVal Investors to support their plans to bring over 2GW of solar power capacity into operation by 2025. It is an exciting time in the evolution of the business, and we are looking for energetic, committed people to help us deliver our vision and help to decarbonise the European electricity market.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, including performance bonus
• Hybrid working
• Pension plan
• An active environment in a fast-growing market
• Great opportunities for growth within an international and dynamic organisation
• Good balance of independence and teamwork