Head of Legal (m/w/d)

Job Description

We are looking for an energetic legal professional to be based in either Milan or Verona, Italy. You'll join our dynamic legal team, overseeing and leading this department for JUWI Italia. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

Your contribution to the energy transition

As our Head of Legal, you will oversee all legal matters of JUWI Italia, including all project-related and corporate aspects, expressly including sales activities and competitive processes within extraordinary transactions and M&A processes.The Head of Legal reports hierarchically to the Italian Managing Director and functionally to the Director Corporate Compliance & Legal Affairs.

You can look forward to the following tasks

• Manage the Italian Legal team
• Lead and oversee the legal department in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including project development agreements, land lease agreements, PPAs, EPC contracts, supply and service agreements, financial contracts, consultancy agreements, cooperation and joint venture agreements, as well as all related commercial contracts, including sales agreements and documentation supporting M&A transactions
• Review Project finance documents & shareholder agreements
• In relation to project contracts ensure a timely response from the legal department to notifications, variations and project needs in coordination with project management and site teams
• Support the operations departments in handling and negotiating supplier/ subcontractor variations, change orders etc
• Define the procedures for the Legal department
• Manage functional budgets
• Ensure the development of the people in the team
• Define the department objectives, priorities that respect the Company direction giving to the team the future vision
• Support to the establishment and maintaining of companies and corporations (including drafting of minutes and shareholder resolutions)
• Ensure the business adheres to legislation and good practice in all procurement activities
• Coordinate external legal advisors
• Fostering relationships and networking within the legal community

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:

• Master's degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent), preferably with a specialization in Energy Law, Corporate Law, or Administrative Law
• Professional qualification to practice law (Bar admission)
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, within the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven expertise in managing legal aspects of project development, permitting, EPC contracts, M&A transactions, and corporate governance
• Deep understanding of Italian and EU regulatory frameworks related to renewable energy, land use, environmental law, and grid connection
• Experience in negotiating and drafting complex agreements (e.g., Development Service Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, EPC and O&M contracts)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coordinate internal legal teams and external counsel
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience supporting senior management and cross-functional teams

You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
• Health insurance: we've got your back, and your loved ones too! Our private health insurance plan covers you and your family
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance
• Meal ticket: fuel up and focus on your work! We've got you covered with a daily meal ticket for each work-day

Our energy matches yours? Then apply for a job with us!

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto "Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong" permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.

We look forward to meeting you.

• Monique Cooper
• External Recruiting Consultant EMEA