LEGAL PROJECT MANAGER 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 currently looking for a Legal Project Manager to join our team for the Liivi offshore wind farm project in Estonia. This role is crucial in ensuring legal oversight, compliance, and contract negotiations of the Liivi site, which will inform the design of a 1-1.5 GW offshore wind farm developed in partnership with Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Offshore Partners. 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:

• Ensuring legal services to offshore wind projects in Estonia
• Managing external legal teams, specifically in relation to mandatory local law provisions and regulatory matters
• Multi-contract (multiple packages) for international consultancy services and various component delivery and service agreements pertaining to e.g. harbour, foundations, wind turbine generators, installation, commissioning, and transportation
• Advising and supporting the relevant business teams and other internal stakeholders in relation to all legal aspects of procurement and construction activities
• Identifying and assessing legal risks and business compliance associated with the construction of renewable energy projects and making recommendations to mitigate those risks
• Negotiating the agreements
• Liaising with regulators, management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law
• 5 years of experience in similar field (Estonian renewables regulatory experience or knowledge would be an advantage)
• Fluent in English
• Possess intercultural awareness and experience of working in an international team
• Skilled at evaluating options and finding solutions
• Excellent professional legal drafting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and focus on assisting internal client, i.e., business team
• Ability 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 is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.