Senior Legal Manager, bouw- en inkoopcontracten

Are you an experienced lawyer with strong commercial instincts? Do you want to play a central role in structuring and negotiating complex EPC and procurement contracts across international renewable energy projects that are integral to our financing and M&A processes?

At European Energy, you will take ownership of key contractual frameworks that underpin project development, construction, financing, and divestment. You will work at the intersection of Legal, EPC, and Procurement - helping ensure that our projects are bankable, buildable, and commercially robust.

European Energy is a fast-growing green energy company. We develop, construct, and operate renewable energy projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sector.

The Legal Team

The legal department at European Energy consists of 19 lawyers. We are an international team with a solid skill set across corporate law, construction law, real property law, M&A, finance transactions, partnership agreements and commercial contracts. We advise European Energy about all legal and contractual aspects related to the development, acquisition, financing, construction, and divestment of large-scale wind and solar projects.

The Role

We are looking for a business-minded lawyer with strong construction law expertise who can independently handle legal and contractual processes in a complex project development and divestment environment.

As Senior Legal Manager, you will take ownership of legal and contractual matters relating to EPC and procurement. Reporting directly to the Head of EPC (Legal), you will act as a key sparring partner and help shape best practices, standards, and strategies. You will work on high-value, multi-jurisdictional projects where legal decisions have direct commercial and operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex EPC, BoP, and procurement contracts for international renewable energy projects
• Advise on legal and contractual matters throughout development, construction, financing, and divestment phases
• Act as a strategic advisor to EPC and Procurement teams, ensuring alignment between legal frameworks and project execution
• Drive risk assessment and mitigation strategies, balancing legal robustness with commercial pragmatism
• Develop and implement innovative contractual structures to support bankability and scalability
• Support negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and partners in high-stakes transactions
• Strengthen collaboration between Legal and business functions, acting as a bridge between legal and technical teams
• Contribute to the continuous development of templates, processes, and best practices within EPC Legal

Your Profile

• You hold an EU or UK law degree and are a qualified lawyer
• Experience in construction law (e.g. FIDIC) and complex commercial contracts, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or large-scale projects
• Proven ability to handle high-value negotiations and contractual structures
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal advice into practical solutions
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, knowing when to push and when to compromise
• Comfortable working independently with high responsibility, while also thriving in cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in renewable energy is an advantage

What We Offer

We offer an exciting and varied role in a fast-paced, international company. You will be part of a dynamic and professional environment, where you will have a central role in our business model. The role offers significant autonomy and flexibility, competitive salary, and a healthy work-life balance.

We look forward to receiving your application!