LEGAL TEAM TEAD (F/M/D) | IGNITIS RENEWABLES

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of energy generation across the Baltic region? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.  

Ignitis Renewables’ objective is to develop projects empowering the further expansion of green and flexible production. Our team welcomes individuals eager to participate in the energy transition, contributing to the development of wind, hybrid, and solar energy projects, Power-to-X solutions, and the implementation of energy storage technology in the Baltic States and Poland. By developing new projects, the company is implementing the strategic goal of Ignitis Group to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green generation capacities by 2030.    

www.ignitisrenewables.com 

Job Description

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Legal Office of the Ignitis Renewables team, where you’ll be helping us ensure in-house and external legal support for our projects in Baltics, Poland and new markets. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

 You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Ensuring legal services to onshore projects (wind, solar, BESS) in Latvia (securing land, EIA, design, supply of equipment, construction, O&M, etc.)
• Assistance in Ignitis Group projects: M&A, asset rotation, project finance
• Corporate housekeeping (10+ SPVs in Latvia, boards meetings, shareholders meetings, etc.).
• Managing internal and external legal teams
• Monitoring regulatory environment and advising business team on implications thereof
• Negotiating the agreements
• Ensuring business compliance and mitigation of legal risks
• Liaison with regulators, management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law                      
• 7 years of legal experience in energy, construction, real estate or related legal fields, with onshore renewable energy experience being a strong advantage
• Team management experience
• Experience of working in an international team
• Contract drafting and negotiations, skills on evaluating options and finding solutions
• Proficiency in both Latvian and English (oral and written), essential for regular communication with international colleagues and partners
• Strong interpersonal skills and focus on assisting internal client, i.e., business team
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks.

Additional Information

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support etc. 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.