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Legal Counsel – Poland

Taylor Hopkinson is in the search of a Legal Counsel/Manager for a global leader in the energy industry, currently expanding its business in Poland.

The role is based in Warsaw, with the possibility of having a hybrid work.

Responsibilities

  • Support business development and cross-functional teams in drafting, negotiating and advising on project-related documentation, including EPC agreements, land options, leases, grid connection agreements, PPAs, tender documents, etc
  • Manage risk control for investments in solar, energy storage and wind projects, including acquisition planning, contract drafting and review, risk assessment and mitigation, and oversight during project construction
  • Lead legal work through financial close, including reviewing and drafting loan agreements, security packages and common terms agreements, and coordinating with lenders’ legal advisors
  • Research local laws, regulations and policies (company, investment, land, construction, civil, commercial, and energy-related regulations) and assess their practical application to projects
  • Monitor and interpret laws and regulations relevant to each project and ensure compliance
  • Coordinate, supervise and support external law firms to deliver high-quality legal services

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Master’s appreciated)
  • Experience handling legal matters in the renewable energy sector, particularly in project development
  • Fluency in Polish and English
  • Availability to travel when required, mainly to local projects and authorities