Responsibilities:

• Support SLS Sales & Tendering team by writing, reviewing, commenting and negotiating a wide range of contracts (letters of intent; “MOU”; preferred supplier agreements; partnership agreements; EPCI contracts; O&M agreements). You will also draft and negotiate appropriate consortium, subcontracts and JV Agreements, and prepare the legal documentation for the response to these calls for tenders,
• Ensure contract terms and conditions are consistent with internal policies and goals,
• Once awarded, support the Contract Management function and SLS Project Execution teams by giving legal advice on all necessary matters related to the execution of the contracts, including but limited to warranties, financial securities, claims and litigations,
• Support in the incorporation and establishments of project companies and affiliates,
• Follow the disputes & litigation associated with the portfolio of projects,
• Support the SLS Purchasing Department for the establishment and negotiation of complex subcontracts and strategic procurements,
• Support the SLS R&D activity by drafting and negotiating collaboration / development agreements,
• Promote best practice and contractual and legal culture, advise internal clients from every team on relevant legal issues and risks, agreement structures, approval processes, company policies and procedures,
• Create and update agreement templates and policies,
• Implementation and monitoring of the Compliance policies of the Group (anti-bribery, conflict of interest, ethic, competition, anti-trust, GDPR, …) in collaboration with the Group Compliance Officer,
• Perform regular trainings internally on compliance & risk management,
• Coordinate and supervise the work of the external law firms if and when necessary.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in business law with ideally a double qualification (Civil and Common Law or at least a good Common Law knowledge),
• Minimum 6 to 10 years’ experience in a law firm and/or as Inhouse with strong knowledge of industrial / infrastructure / renewable projects,
• Experience in cross boarder project management desirable, and comfortable working within a multicultural environment,
• experience in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial contracts, including O&M contracts and complex turnkey EPCI projects in an international environment. Familiar with the major construction contract forms including FIDIC, NS, NF, NTK, ORGALIM, LOGIC, NEC, …
• Sound business judgment with the ability to balance legal and business priorities, break down complex legal problems, and articulate risks to partners in the business,
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ability to adapt to changing priorities,
• Customer orientation with excellent collaboration skills,
• Willingness to take on tasks both big and small,
• Pragmatic thinker, and ability to give succinct legal advice, excellent at building strong relationships,
• Available for occasional travel,
• Excellent communication skills in English (working language).

What we offer:

• Interesting and varied work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Competitive working terms