Solar Recruitment
Legal Manager
LSP Renewables have partnered with a leading IPP to recruit a Legal Manager in France, who will ensure full legal compliance and corporate governance across the group in France. This role covers both corporate and commercial/operational legal matters related to renewable energy project development, supporting daily operations, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Matters
Draft minutes of general assemblies of the management board and shareholders, as well as decisions and resolutions of company bodies.
Maintain the book of minutes of the management board.
Keep all public registers up to date, including the court registry and the ultimate beneficial owners’ registry.
Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day administration of all companies in France, including:
Maintaining up-to-date internal registers, ledgers, and charts of management board members and shareholders.
Creating, administering, and monitoring SPVs (administrative and corporate).
Handling company correspondence.
Address any additional matters related to legal assistance for the companies.
2. Commercial & Operational Matters
Provide legal opinions and prepare commercial contracts related to renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar, BEES), covering:
Real estate matters.
Development agreements.
Procurement and contracts with local authorities.
Contact public administrations, as needed.
Coordinate legal due diligence processes for the companies.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including:
Real Estate Contracts: sale and purchase, easement rights deeds, etc.
Procurement Contracts: EPC, supply agreements, service agreements, BOP, BOS, framework agreements, and partnership agreements.
M&A Transactions: due diligence support, SPAs, APAs, JVAs, and related agreements.
Commercial Contracts: PPAs, tolling agreements, etc.
Financing Documents: support on term sheets, facility agreements, etc.
Provide legal advice on French civil, commercial, and administrative law.
Develop project-specific legal strategies and ensure compliance.
Prepare legal communications, reports, and presentations (internal and external).
Maintain relationships with law firms, notaries, and other third parties.
Manage the legal agenda, including monitoring deadlines for legal proceedings, corporate obligations, and contractual commitments.
Conduct regulatory monitoring.
Develop and implement systems to ensure compliance with applicable legal/statutory requirements and Group internal procedures, policies, and practices.
3. Decision-Making Responsibilities
Evaluate alternatives, weigh risks, and make informed choices to support project success.
Navigate uncertainties, allocate resources efficiently, and overcome challenges.
Combine analytical thinking with strategic foresight for positive project outcomes.
Gather relevant information systematically, apply data-driven insights, and implement/monitor decisions in real time.
Identify and present issues, solutions, and risks to stakeholders, ensuring a clear framework is followed.
Ensure follow-up on decisions and compliance with deadlines.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Law with completed lawyer/legal adviser apprenticeship.
3–5 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel, with focus on contract law, civil law, and commercial law.
Strong knowledge of:
Corporate and transactional law.
Energy and administrative law regulations.
The renewable energy sector.
Procurement (EPC, BOP, BOS, TSA, PV supply contracts, and ancillary agreements).
Proven experience in:
Drafting and reviewing legal documents.
Interpreting legislation into practical application.
Language proficiency: Excellent French and English (written and spoken).
Skills:
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
Ability to explain legal matters clearly to non-specialists.
Strong organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and time management abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel if required.
