Aquila Capital offers compelling investment opportunities that drive global decarbonisation. Specialising in clean energy, green infrastructure and sustainable real estate, we are providing tailored fund vehicles and investment solutions with a focus on sustainability and aim to become one of the leading asset managers for sustainable investment strategies in Europe with a global reach.
For our office in Hamburg, we are looking for a
Product Structuring – (Senior) Legal Counsel (f/m/d)
Exciting opportunity for a business-minded lawyer to be part of a developing business.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the structuring and launch of new Aquila Capital products, in particular alternative investment funds and other investment solutions, with a focus on real assets (e.g. wind, solar, hydropower, and real estate), from a commercial, organisational, and governance perspective
Taking legal responsibility for structuring and restructuring topics within existing product and holding structures, driven by regulatory changes, investor requirements, or strategic considerations
Acting as a central project manager for product-related initiatives, coordinating interdisciplinary teams across legal, tax, finance, investment management, and external advisers
Independently managing and overseeing product-related legal topics, primarily at a coordination and steering level, with a focus on corporate, investment, and supervisory law
Supporting and coordinating negotiations with national and international institutional investors from a structuring and process perspective
Reviewing and managing product-related legal documentation and contracts in close cooperation with internal legal functions and external counsel
Advising internal stakeholders and senior management on product structuring, governance, and implementation topics, ensuring clear documentation and decision readiness
Efficiently selecting, instructing, and managing external legal advisers, ensuring timely delivery, cost awareness, and alignment with commercial objectives
Your Qualifications and Experience
University degree in law with strong academic results
Relevant professional experience (typically 2–7 years) gained in asset management, financial services, a law firm, or a comparable business-oriented environment
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel, prioritise competing demands, and work reliably under time pressure
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with stakeholders at all organisational levels
Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work closely with business, technical colleagues, and external advisers
Highly structured, well-organised, and detail-oriented working style combined with a pragmatic, solution-driven mindset
Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
High level of commitment, execution strength, and the motivation to actively drive topics forward
Entrepreneurial attitude with a strong interest in understanding the business and contributing as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team
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What We Do
Aquila Capital offers compelling investment opportunities that drive global decarbonisation. Specialising in clean energy, green infrastructure and sustainable real estate, we are providing tailored fund vehicles and investment solutions with a focus on sustainability and aim to become one of the leading asset managers for sustainable investment strategies in Europe with a global reach.
