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Job Description
ib vogt is a leading utility-scale renewable energy development platform with a global footprint, a 20-year history, and a 15-year track record in utility-scale PV plants, plus a growing portfolio of wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. Our development strategy, which focuses primarily on OECD markets, world-scale development pipeline, and IPP business model strongly position ib vogt for delivering long-term value.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate law & Finance to join our Legal team at our Berlin headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will take legal responsibility for complex domestic and cross-border corporate governance topics , M&A transactions, joint ventures and group financing matters . You will work closely with Tax, Accounting, Treasury and other business functions and act as a key legal contact for management, external counsel, financing parties and joint venture partners.
Advise on transaction terms, deal structures, legal and commercial risks, strategic considerations and market best practices in connection with M&A transactions
Lead the legal aspects of transaction structuring, coordinating tax, accounting, treasury and relevant EU financial regulatory considerations
Draft, review and negotiate term sheets and transaction documentation, including provisions relating to warranties, indemnities, liability regimes, conditions precedent, interim covenants, debt service, flow of funds, governance arrangements, exit rights and funding allocations
Draft, review, and negotiate complex loan and credit agreements, including term loans, syndicated loans, and similar financing arrangements
Prepare and contribute to presentations, decision papers and transaction materials for management and shareholders
Prepare corporate approvals and resolutions required for management and shareholder decision-making
Coordinate the satisfaction of conditions precedent and manage legal workstreams through signing and closing
Advise on compliance with joint venture agreements and jurisdiction-specific corporate governance requirements
Ensure debt compliance under group-wide credit facilities and support Treasury in the interpretation and application of financial covenants
Develop and maintain a sound understanding of regional financing arrangements and credit facilities to ensure consistent group-wide debt compliance
Advise on liability management under existing financing arrangements, including waiver and consent requests, amendments and the negotiation of new security arrangements
Ensure that bonding facilities, project financings, corporate transactions and project disposals remain compliant with the Group’s financing arrangements
Review and advise on security documentation in connection with financing transactions
Draft intra-group shareholder loans and negotiate parent company guarantees, letters of comfort and comparable financing instruments
Support corporate measures including capital increases, shareholder loans, debt contributions/waivers and capital reserves.
Qualifications
Fully qualified lawyer admitted in Germany ( Volljurist/in ) or equivalent international legal qualification, such as Solicitor or Attorney-at-Law.
Several years of relevant professional experience, typically 6+ years , with a strong focus on corporate law, M&A and financing, ideally gained in an international law firm and/or in-house legal function.
Strong track record in cross-border M&A transactions, joint venture structures and group financing matters .
Experience with credit facilities, financing and security documentation, and bonding/guarantee facilities is advantageous.
Experience managing external legal counsel and providing professional guidance to paralegals or junior legal team members.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a structured, pragmatic, solution-oriented and commercially minded approach.
Ability to analyse complex legal and commercial matters and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with senior management and international stakeholders.
Fluent business English; German language skills are required.
Experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure or energy sector is an advantage.
Additional Information
A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
Competitive remuneration, and otherexciting benefits
We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.
We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.
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