Legal Counsel - Italy Milano

Legal Counsel - Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Legal Counsel - Italy

- Full-time

**Company Description**:

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century.

That's what we offer.

125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we don't see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution.

With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there's more work to be done - that's why we need you to join us.

Location: Milan

Reporting to the Head of Legal Italy, you will be responsible for advising the development team on a wide range of legal topics, with a focus on the development of solar, wind and energy storage projects.

You will support all relevant business areas in complying with local legislation and Group policies.

Among your responsabilities:

- Support to the business teams in the development, construction, and management of renewable energy projects (including for acquisitions/disposals).

- Support to the development teams in the negotiation of agreements ancillary to the construction of renewable energy projects (EPC, O&M, BS, interconnection and facilities sharing agreements).

- Advice to all business teams to comply with corporate governance requirements and internal policies and processes.

- Manage efficiently external legal counsel.

- Liaising with all internal business areas including Senior Management, HR, Finance, and Business Development, Project Delivery, and counselling on a wide range of legal topics, including undertaking training on legal concepts, where necessary.

- Ensure compliance with internal compliance framework and corporate approvals policies.

**Qualifications**:

- Italian Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years' experience.

- Experience gained in top tier international/local law firm or similar in-house role.

- Expert knowledge of energy law.

- Excellent communication and technical drafting skills.

- Fluent in English and Italian.

- Transactional experience in construction and infrastructure sector.

- Desired Experience in drafting and negotiating relevant transaction documents (EPC, O&M).

- Familiarity with international corporate M&A transactions and joint ventures.

- Understanding of compliance matters.

**Personal skills/requirements

- Flexible attitude and the ability to multi-task.

Strong time management/prioritisation skills.

- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

- High level of integrity.

- Strong business acumen with ability to assess legal risk and commercial/practical considerations.

- Ability to deal confidently and build relations with business colleagues.

- Be proactive and take initiative for continuous improvements.

**Additional Information**:

**Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered.

To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table.

We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.