Head of Legal

The Company is seeking a Head of Legal to lead corporate and transactional legal matters and support its growth across Germany and other European markets. Responsibilities include leading mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, and strategic investments; overseeing due diligence; and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents. The role also provides guidance on corporate governance, commercial and regulatory matters, project development, and legal risks. The successful candidate will coordinate external legal advisers, support negotiations with investors and other stakeholders, improve internal legal processes, and advise senior leadership. Candidates should have approximately 8–10 years of legal experience and a strong background in corporate law and M&A, including managing complex transactions from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and completion. Experience may come from private practice, an in-house legal team, or both; familiarity with corporate structures, shareholder agreements, acquisition agreements, and investment transactions is important. Applicants should be commercially minded, able to work independently, and have strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. Fluency in German and strong English are required; experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, cross-border transactions, or international business is advantageous.