Legal Counsel
Introduction
The shift to solar energy is the fastest energy transition in history. The scale at which it’s happening is unprecedented and can only succeed with the right solutions to drive it forward. That’s where Sitemark comes in. Our all-in-one platform enhances productivity, quality, and performance across every stage of renewable energy projects, powered by AI and robotics. Leading renewable energy companies trust Sitemark for over 10,000 projects in more than 80 countries.
Your tasks
Tasks
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel who can navigate the legal landscape of a fast-growing, globally active company. You’ll be hands-on with commercial contracts, compliance, and international legal matters, ensuring Sitemark’s operations run smoothly while supporting its global expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Contract Negotiations: You play a key role in supporting our sales team by negotiating and closing contracts with customers, ensuring fair terms while protecting Sitemark’s interests. You help structure commercial agreements that enable business growth while mitigating risks.
- Supplier & Partnership Agreements: You negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and business partners, ensuring clear terms and sustainable relationships. You also help manage ongoing contractual obligations.
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: You ensure Sitemark operates in line with legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. You take an active role in implementing compliance efforts related to security, quality, and industry standards.
- Corporate & Strategic Legal Support: You provide legal guidance on corporate law matters, including governance, board-related topics, equity plans, and company structuring. You assist in preparing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with legal requirements as Sitemark grows.
- Subsidies & Government Programs: You handle legal and administrative aspects of subsidy applications and government funding, ensuring compliance with requirements and maximizing available opportunities.
- International Legal Support: You help adapt contracts and legal frameworks for different markets, ensuring compliance with international regulations and supporting global business operations.
- Entrepreneurial & Strategic Thinking: As Legal Counsel, you understand not only the legal but also the commercial and strategic implications of your advice. You think like an entrepreneur in a fast-growing company, make pragmatic risk assessments, and translate complex legal challenges into practical solutions.
Your profile
Requirements
- Education & Expertise: You have a Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent) with a strong foundation in commercial law
- Experience in Contract Negotiation: You have proven experience negotiating contracts, particularly in B2B settings, and can balance risk with business objectives.
- Clear Communication: As a business partner, you translate legal jargon into clear, strategic advice that all stakeholders can understand.
- Business & Results-Oriented: You offer practical solutions that align with business goals and help drive growth.
- Hands-on & Proactive Approach: You’re comfortable taking ownership of legal processes, from drafting agreements to ensuring operational compliance.
- Languages:English and Dutch (both written and spoken) is essential. Knowledge of French or German is a plus.
Benefits
This is a part-time role (30-50% capacity), with the potential to evolve into a full-time position as the company grows.
- The chance to work in an internationally focused, fast-growing technology start-up in the renewable energy sector
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