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ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, EMEA

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Experienced lawyer needed to lead UK and EMEA legal team for e-Storage, focusing on project contracts and execution. Must be a self-starter with strong legal and business judgment, qualified in England & Wales with 10+ years of experience. Experience in renewables/energy sector is a plus.

Core skills

project contractsEPC contractsequipment supply contracts

Required skills

commercial lawinternational traderegulatory frameworksEU regulationsUK regulationsEU Batteries RegulationWEEEsupply chain due diligenceanti-forced labour ruleshuman rights standardsanti-bribery and corruption controlsKYC/AML due diligencesanctions screeningregulatory investigationsproduct liabilityIPtransportationtariffs/dutiescross-border sales

Optional skills

renewables sectorinfrastructure sectorenergy sector

Required languages

English

Optional languages

SpanishGerman

What you'll do

  • Act as trusted advisor to senior management on all legal, regulatory, and strategic matters across the UK and EMEA region.
  • Lead the regional Legal Department, managing and mentoring a high-performing team of commercial & transactional lawyers (based in Germany and the UK).
  • Provide proactive, business-focused legal advice across a range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate areas.
  • Collaborate closely with global legal, compliance, and operational teams to align legal strategy with corporate goals.
  • Lead negotiations and draft complex, high-value commercial contracts EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees and various other contracts.
  • Assist with all aspects of project management and project execution, including drafting legal notices, changing orders, interpreting contract language and providing strategic and business-oriented advice.
  • Litigation and dispute resolution management.
  • Oversee legal risk exposure and mitigation strategies in relation to product liability, IP, transportation, tariffs/duties, and cross-border sales.
  • Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the EMEA compliance framework, including training, reporting, and risk controls.
  • Provide legal support for compliance with EU-level and national regulations applicable to the e-Storage business unit, including the EU Batteries Regulation, WEEE, supply chain due diligence, anti-forced labour rules, and human rights standards.
  • Manage anti-bribery and corruption controls, KYC/AML due diligence, sanctions screening, and regulatory investigations.
  • Develop and implement regional legal policies, contract templates, and internal governance protocols in coordination with global e-Storage legal team.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel to ensure quality advice and cost-efficiency.
  • Act as company secretary or legal representative on governance matters where required by law or corporate structure.

What they require

  • Solicitor qualified in England & Wales is a must.
  • 10+ years of post-qualification experience, gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department within a multinational business.
  • Proven track record advising at executive level on complex legal, contractual, and compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience and willingness to lead negotiations of complex commercial contracts.
  • Deep knowledge of commercial law, international trade, and regulatory frameworks in the EU and UK.
  • Experience in the renewables, infrastructure, or energy sector highly advantageous.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in building and managing legal teams.
  • Willingness to travel within UK and EMEA as needed.
  • Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • performance bonuses
  • comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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