Head of Legal – Renewable Energy / M&A

Germany | International Renewable Energy Developer

I’m currently working with an established international renewable energy developer who is looking to appoint a Head of Legal to support its continued growth and expansion across Germany and wider European markets.

This is a senior in-house legal opportunity for an experienced lawyer with approximately 8-10 years of experience in corporate law and M&A, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions and investment-related legal matters.

The business has an established international presence across multiple European markets and is continuing to expand its portfolio of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects.

As the company continues to grow, they are looking for a commercially minded legal professional who can take ownership of legal matters, lead M&A transactions and provide strategic legal support to the wider business.

The Role

As Head of Legal, you will take responsibility for a broad range of corporate and transactional legal matters, acting as a key legal partner to senior management and supporting the company’s continued expansion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic investments.

• Overseeing the legal due diligence process, identifying risks and coordinating external legal advisers.

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation, including SPAs, SHAs, NDAs, LOIs and other corporate agreements.

• Providing legal advice on corporate governance, company structures and commercial transactions.

• Supporting the acquisition and development of renewable energy projects across Germany and other European markets.

• Managing relationships with external law firms, legal advisers and other transaction stakeholders.

• Advising senior management on legal risks, transaction structures and corporate strategy.

• Supporting negotiations with investors, development partners, financial institutions and other stakeholders.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant corporate, commercial and regulatory requirements.

• Developing and improving internal legal processes, documentation and governance structures.

• Acting as a central legal point of contact for the wider business and its international teams.

What They’re Looking For

• Approximately 8-10 years of professional legal experience.

• Strong background in M&A and corporate law, with a particular focus on executing and managing M&A transactions.

• Experience gained within a reputable law firm, in-house legal department or a combination of both.

• Proven experience managing complex corporate transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through to negotiation and completion.

• Strong knowledge of corporate structures, shareholder agreements, acquisition agreements and investment transactions.

• Experience working with external legal advisers and managing multiple stakeholders throughout transactions.

• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate complex legal matters into practical business solutions.

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of legal matters.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent German and strong English language skills.

Particularly advantageous:

• Previous experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, energy or another project-driven industry.

• Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions.

• Experience supporting acquisitions of renewable energy projects, portfolios or development platforms.

• Experience working in an international business environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior responsibility: Take ownership of legal matters and play a central role in the company’s corporate and transactional activities.

• M&A exposure: Lead significant acquisition and investment transactions within the renewable energy sector.

• International environment: Work with an established business operating across multiple European markets.

• Renewable energy: Be directly involved in the growth of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS portfolios.

• Strategic influence: Work closely with senior management and influence key business decisions.

• In-house opportunity: Move into a commercially focused position where you can see the direct impact of your legal work.

• Long-term development: Join an expanding organisation with ambitious growth plans.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in M&A and corporate law and are considering a move into a senior in-house position within the renewable energy sector, I’d be keen to speak with you.

Whether you’re currently working in private practice or already operating in-house, this could be an excellent opportunity to take on greater responsibility and become a key part of an international business.

Please get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.

Kilian Skinnader
Executive Consultant – Renewable Energy Europe
Darwin Recruitment

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Kilian Skinnader