HEAD OF LEGAL FOR OFFSHORE (F/M/D) | IGNITIS RENEWABLES

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? 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 focuses on developing green generation and green flexibility technologies. By developing onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies, the company is implementing Ignitis Group’s strategic priority to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green capacities by 2030.

www.ignitisrenewables.com

Job Description

We are looking for a colleague, who would join our team and take care of our legal function. We value openness, partnership is our strength, and responsibility makes us a great team. If all this speaks to you, we would like to invite you to join us. 

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

• Providing comprehensive legal support for Offshore wind projects in the Baltic States
• Oversight of both internal and external legal teams to ensure efficient legal support to various Offshore projects’ packages 
• Negotiations for crucial agreements and contracts
• Ensuring seamless business compliance and proactively managing legal risks
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between regulatory bodies, management, and other stakeholders
• Proactive counselling of senior decision makers, stakeholders and the main shareholder on effective management of legal risks
• Empowering the legal team to serve as trusted business advisors working closely with the business.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar legal field (offshore experience or knowledge would be an advantage)
• Background in working with international teams
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and lead international teams, achieving sustainable results
• Proficiency in contract drafting (FIDIC), particularly for high-value agreements, and well-developed negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Strong ability to evaluate options and develop effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on assisting internal clients, i.e., the business team
• Capability 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 ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.