Legal Specialist
Greenvolt · Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
About the Role
Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Constructionof utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America).
Greenvolt is seeking a proactive and business-oriented Legal Specialist to support Greenvolt's operations in Hungary. This role is intended for a legal professional with 3-5 years of experience, including exposure to the energy sector, who can independently manage legal matters and serve as a reliable point of contact for the local business.
The successful candidate will provide legal support across project development, construction and operational activities, with a strong focus on energy-related legal matters. This position requires regular interaction with internal stakeholders and external parties, ensuring legal risks are properly assessed and business objectives are supported.
Key accountabilities
- Provide legal support to the Hungarian business across development, construction and operational activities.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including EPC, O&M, consultancy, supplier and service agreements.
- Support project development activities, permitting processes and regulatory matters related to renewable energy projects.
- Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with external law firms, regulatory authorities and public entities when required.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the renewable energy sector in Hungary.
- Support corporate governance and compliance activities when necessary.
- Assist in dispute prevention and management activities.
- Maintain legal documentation and contract management records.
- Provide legal guidance to internal departments, including Development, Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
- Act as a local legal focal point and ensure continuity of legal support in the absence of senior legal team members.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Law
- Qualification to practice law in Hungary is considered a strong advantage.
- 3-5 years of professional legal experience.
- Previous experience within the renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities or construction sectors.
- Solid understanding of Hungarian legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Exposure to project development and energy-related legal matters.
- Experience managing external legal counsel.
- Fluency in Hungarian and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risks and commercial objectives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
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