Legal Counsel (m/w/d)
GOLDBECK SOLAR Group
Company Overview
GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, a subsidiary of the Goldbeck Group
Hirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany
2001
Approximately 550 employees and a revenue of 218.8 million euros in 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com).
What They Do
Goldbeck Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, providing turnkey, large-scale systems for open spaces, industrial, and commercial rooftops. The company is not involved in wind energy, storage solutions, or hydrogen, but offers integration solutions for photovoltaics (source: wikipedia.org). Their services encompass the entire value chain: project development for landowners and developers, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services for yield optimization, asset management for risk reduction, and financing through Goldbeck Solar Investment (source: goldbecksolar.com). Their products include proprietary substructures such as the Sunovation and Sunolition systems, designed for flat roofs and open spaces, emphasizing the quality of "Made in Germany" (source: goldbecksolar.com).
Projects & Track Record
Goldbeck Solar has completed remarkable projects, including early open space installations in Spain in 2008, with a cumulative installed capacity of 200 MWp in North America by 2022 and an additional 200 MWp planned for 2023 (source: wikipedia.org). The company holds an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp and has constructed a total of 2.5 GWp across 20 countries (source: goldbecksolar.com). Key customers include industrial companies, municipalities, and landowners, with partnerships established with Fraunhofer ITWM for software solutions and with Ensinger/BASF for mounting systems (source: goldbecksolar.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Goldbeck Solar reported a revenue of 218.8 million euros and 150 employees in 2023, with an increase to 365 employees by April 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com). The company was awarded the title of TOP Employer 2022 in the energy sector, highlighting the team's commitment (source: goldbecksolar.com). There have been no major acquisitions or mergers since independence in 2018, instead, there has been steady organic growth with an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp by 2023 (source: growjo.com).
Working There
Goldbeck Solar offers positions in project development, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), O&M/Asset Management, sales, finance/accounting, and HR, with international job opportunities (source: goldbecksolar.com). Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße and at subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Mexico (source: growjo.com). The company culture is characterized by a family-run structure under founder Joachim Goldbeck and a strong focus on team enthusiasm for solar energy (source: goldbecksolar.com).
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Job Description
GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.
What you can expect
We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to support our growing international business and project activities in the UK. In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice for EPC, O&M, BESS, and other business projects while working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in contract negotiations, risk management, and the successful execution of complex projects within a dynamic and international environment.
Tasks
- Enforce claims and defend against counterclaims
- Provide strategic legal support for EPC, O&M, BESS, and other projects
- Advise internal functions such as Finance, IT, and Category Management
- Provide strategic legal counseling to senior management on corporate matters
- Review, comment on, and negotiate EPC and other commercial contracts
- Develop practical and commercially viable risk mitigation strategies
- Support tenders and projects during internal risk review processes
- Deliver legal and contractual training to project teams
- Act as an interface between project teams and external legal counsel
Profile
- Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, ideally 7+ years
- Strong expertise in contract law, construction law, and renewable energy projects
- Proven experience with EPC and project-related contracts
- Fluent English skills, both written and spoken
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to understand and manage complex legal matters in a professional environment
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
- Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
- Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
- Participation in shaping the global energy revolution
- Employee events
Your contact person for questions
Patricia Bous Talent Acquisition Partner
- 49 6201 7103-350
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About the role
May 26, 2026
Full time
Company
- United Kingdom
Minimum 5 years, ideally 7+ years
UTC+00:00
