ROLE DESCRIPTION
Are you an expert in construction law and commercial contracts, looking to play a strategic role in the fast-growing renewable energy sector? Do you want to take ownership of shaping and coordinating the contractual framework for procurement and construction across European Energy’s renewable energy projects which ultimately tie together with financing and M&A processes? Then perhaps this is just the role for you.
In this role, you’ll not only negotiate and advise on complex contracts – you’ll also be instrumental in strengthening collaboration between the Legal and the EPC and Sourcing & Procurement functions and eventually establishing a new specialist team to support European Energy’s EPC and Sourcing colleagues.
LEGAL TEAM
The legal department at European Energy consists of 19 lawyers – an international team with a solid skill set within corporate law, construction law, real property law, M&A, finance transactions, partnership agreements and commercial contracts. The team advises the European Energy organization about all legal and contractual aspects related to the development, acquisition, financing, construction, and divestment of large scale wind and solar projects.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
European Energy is looking for a business-minded lawyer with construction law expertise at a high level who can independently handle legal and contractual processes in the complex setting of development and divestments. The ideal candidate will work with construction and commercial contracts and will, over time, lead a team of EPC and procurement lawyers, supporting European Energy’s mission to accelerate the global transition to green energy.
As Head of EPC, Legal you will be required to:
- Counsel and draft contracts related to Danish as well as international wind- and solar projects, and PTX-projects related to the sourcing and construction of the projects,
- Advise on legal and contractual aspects of the project development phase and the construction phase,
- Conduct negotiations and handle legal processes and transactions,
- Spar with colleagues from the legal team and other departments about specific project-related topics, including risk assessment and risk mitigation,
- Develop innovative contractual and structural solutions to mitigate risk or solve problems,
- Develop, build, and maintain relationships with the business and provide ongoing legal services to the business at a high level, and
- Over time, build and lead a team of EPC and procurement lawyers.
REPORTING AND TITLE
Reporting to: Head of Contractual & Legal Affairs, Karina Jaszczur.
Title: Head of EPC, Legal.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Education: You have a Danish Master of Laws degree and preferably also experience from / license to practice as attorney-at-law from a reputable law firm.
EPC Projects and contracts: You have substantial experience working with construction law and related contracts on EPC projects. Good contract drafting skills and business acumen are a must as the position has a high element of drafting within the framework of divestments and financing.
Energy industri: Ideally, your professional experience includes working with EPC projects in the energy industry, e.g. in renewables (solar, bio or wind), or within infrastructure projects.
Disputes: You have experience with claims and disputes with respect to construction activities.
Language skills: You are fluent in English and have solid experience with legal English in relation to drafting.
PERSONAL CAPABILITIES
Strong communicator: You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and you are able to distill complex legal issues into clear language while taking into consideration the commercial context.
Commercial & result oriented: You are focused on delivering the best possible legal and commercial result within the given constraints and deadlines, and your combined analytical skills and pragmatic approach make you a good problem solver.
Pro-active & independent: You thrive working in a high-growth, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with speedy decision-making processes and you are good at and enjoy having independent responsibility.
Leadership potential: You have leadership potential and the desire to become a manager.
Team player: You work well in teams, and you are a team player that shares knowledge and insights with the team to further the common agenda and create synergies.
EUROPEAN ENERGY’S VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU
European Energy offers an exciting and diverse workday in an international company, which is growing at a high pace. You will be part of a dynamic and professional environment, where you will get a central role in the machinery that makes European Energy’s business model work.
The role offers exciting development opportunities including management responsibility with time and provides you with a lot of freedom and flexibility, a competitive salary, and a good work-life balance.
ABOUT EUROPEAN ENERGY
European Energy is a Danish renewable-energy pioneer founded in 2004, dedicated to accelerating the global green transition. Today, the company counts roughly 875 passionate colleagues and operates across 25 OECD markets, giving it one of the broadest footprints in the sector.
The group develops, builds and operates large-scale solar PV and on-/offshore wind parks, while also integrating battery storage and carbon-capture solutions into its sites. As a first-mover in the hydrogen/Power-to-X sector, European Energy in 2025 commissioned the world’s largest commercial e-methanol plant in Kassø, supplying green fuel to Maersk, the LEGO Group and Novo Nordisk.
Its agile, end-to-end business model covers everything from early site screening through construction and long-term operation, allowing the company to tailor “develop-and-own” or turnkey divestment solutions for institutional investors. At the end of Q1 2025 the portfolio stood at 1.2 GW under construction and 1.3 GW in operation, underscoring a proven ability to scale while recycling capital through selective asset sales.
Guided by its “Powering Up 2026” strategy, European Energy is doubling down on core solar and wind, industrialising Power-to-X production and driving operational excellence across geographies. Sustainability sits at the heart of this plan: the company embeds biodiversity safeguards, circular-economy principles and robust climate-mitigation targets in every project to deliver affordable, fossil-free energy that powers a fairer, more resilient society.
To learn more about European Energy visit https://europeanenergy.com.
APPLICATION AND CONTACT
If you believe this position is a good fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application. Please attach your CV and any relevant documentation. Should you have any questions regarding the position, please don’t hesitate to contact Camilla Krogh at (+45 51261264) or Mikkel Falkenberg at (+45 29993065) from the team at RESOLVA.
