Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel Role

Alpiq Holding Ltd. is a leading energy company operating in Europe, with a strong presence in the Swiss market. Our company's activities include electricity generation, energy trading, energy management, energy services, and energy technology. We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Asset International legal team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and project development within the energy sector. This role involves managing all legal aspects of M&A transactions and providing legal support throughout the lifecycle of energy flexibility projects. The Senior Legal Counsel will lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions from the non-binding offer phase through post-merger integration, providing legal advice on structuring M&A deals to minimize risk and optimize value.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead and manage all legal aspects of M&A transactions from the non-binding offer phase through post-merger integration
• Provide legal advice on structuring M&A deals to minimize risk and optimize value
• Oversee legal due diligence, synthesize findings, and advise senior management on critical issues
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including Share Purchase Agreements and related contracts
• Provide legal support throughout energy project lifecycles, including development, construction, and operation
• Draft and negotiate project agreements such as EPCs, O&Ms, and land lease agreements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate legal considerations into project planning
• Advise on construction-related claims, disputes, and settlements with contractors and suppliers
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates to mitigate legal risks

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction with at least 7 years of experience in M&A and project development within the energy sector. They will have a strong understanding of energy project development, construction, and associated risks, and will be proficient in English and German. Knowledge of Italian, Spanish, French, or Finnish is an asset. The ideal candidate will also have strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and negotiation skills, and will be willing to travel to project locations as necessary.

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