At Sunlight Group, we are pioneering the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a genuine passion for performance and continuous improvement. We operate with a deep awareness of our environmental impact, fostering a culture of openness and respect in all our interactions. With a strong customer focus, we relentlessly leverage data and insights to develop innovative solutions that empower our clients and enhance our shared ecosystem. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we cultivate an agile and collaborative environment where our people are inspired through open communication, continuous learning, and the opportunity to unlock their full potential.
Our Vision: Transforming Energy Storage Solutions To Power A Sustainable Tomorrow.
Our Mission: We deliver cutting-edge, high quality energy storage solutions for industrial and advanced technology applications, driving an all-electric future.
As the Group continues its dynamic growth and expansion into new business activities, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal team in Athens HQ, playing a key role in supporting strategic legal matters across the organization. The role will report to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, working closely on high-level strategic projects, critical commercial agreements, corporate initiatives, and other matters typically handled at senior leadership level, while also collaborating with the wider Legal & Compliance team and cross-functional stakeholders across the Group.
Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:
- Support the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer in strategic Group initiatives and day-to-day legal operations
- Provide legal support in corporate transformation projects, including M&As, restructurings, integrations, and business expansion initiatives
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage critical commercial and cross-border agreements
- Advise operational functions (including procurement, logistics, sales, and other business units) on legal, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Conduct legal risk assessments, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and governance frameworks
- Ensure proper legal documentation, compliance, and implementation of internal policies and procedures
- Manage external legal advisors where appropriate, including coordination, budgeting, and performance monitoring
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Greek Law; Master’s degree is required
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including in-house counsel experience
- Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate law, and project-based legal work
- Experience supporting senior management and operational functions within a multinational or large corporate environment
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural, and cross-functional environment
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office and legal research tools
- Fluency in English is essential; additional languages will be considered an asset
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability
- Agile mindset with the ability to respond effectively to evolving business and legal needs
- Sound understanding of corporate structures, governance, policies, and compliance frameworks
- Team-oriented approach combined with strong business acumen and ownership mentality
Despite your experience and expertise, you remain curious, eager to learn, and motivated by continuous development. You bring a growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative attitude, thriving in an international environment where innovation, agility, and teamwork are highly valued.
Benefits
To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:
💸 Competitive salary package and bonus scheme
👩⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family
🧘🏻 Employee wellness program & initiatives
📚 Continuous training opportunities
⭐ Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework
✈️ International mobility opportunities
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Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions. We carry over 30 years of experience in the development, production and distribution of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for renewables. A rapidly growing global business, Sunlight Group supplies the international market with innovative and sustainable products manufactured and assembled in our state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries worldwide. Sunlight Group is committed to innovating and delivering sustainable energy storage solutions that will preserve our planet from climate change. Our top-notch R&D focuses on developing lithium-based and environment-friendly battery technology that will render energy storage more accessible and reliable and contribute to the goal of energy transition and safety. We believe that Power is Knowledge, and our mission is to tirelessly pursue knowledge through data and insights. And turn those into innovation which serves our customers and improves people’s lives. Sunlight Group's research project is included in the European Battery Innovation – EuBatIn, which is an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The scope of the project includes the research and development of battery systems (WS3) that will make use of the lithium-ion cells developed in the first stage of the project (WS2). Total eligible cost € 112,97Μ Grants € 49,9M
Key team members
Eric Alstrom
Luc Marciniak
Spyros G.
James Arledge
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