Juriste Droit des Contrats

An IPP, with a focus on solar, wind & BESS are driving a company mission to generate cost-competitive electricity both economically and environmentally, supporting the long‑term energy transition and the new development of electric mobility. They manage the entire value chain: project development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets, in collaboration with specialized partners. The company currently owns and operates close to 500MW over +40 wind and solar projects across France and Europe.

They are now looking for a Senior Legal Officer to step up in a role with high responsibility and drive supporting operations to different departments, focusing on the EPC contract management.

Your Responsibilities

Operational Legal Support

• Provide day‑to‑day legal support to the wind and solar operations team.
• Handle legal issues related to asset operation and maintenance: regulatory compliance, service contracts, pre‑litigation and potential litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate maintenance contracts, service agreements, and supplier partnerships.
• Support Construction and Development teams on contractual and regulatory aspects of projects.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Identify contractual risks and propose appropriate solutions to secure operations.
• Identify potential legal risks related to company activities and propose mitigation measures.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

Contract Negotiation

• Participate in negotiations with partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal teams to protect the company’s interests.

Requirements

• Degree in private law (business law, contract law, or equivalent).
• Background with EPC contracts
• 7–10 years of successful experience in a law firm or in‑house.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional proficiency in French & English (written and spoken).