Lead Transaction Lawyer Hydro REIN

Hydro REIN offers renewable energy solutions for cleaner and more sustainable industries. Our goal is to help our industrial clients take part in the energy transition. We facilitate access to affordable renewable power, which we will source from our own portfolio of hydro, solar and wind projects in Brazil and the Nordics. We also provide industrial scale energy solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and cut costs inside the fence. Founded on Hydro’s more than 100 years of energy experience, our business model is based on agility and the ability to provide the right solutions and services at the right cost.

Hydro REIN is now looking to further strengthen our legal team with a Lead Transaction Lawyer to lead legal workstreams and be the main point of contact for legal support to our investment and project teams.

As Lead Transaction Lawyer in Hydro REIN, you will join an industrial venture and play a pivotal part for a sustainable future.

What we offer:

• An international, dynamic and ambitious “start-up” working environment with the necessary support and financial back-up to succeed
• A new position giving the right candidate the opportunity to shape the role and grow your career through professional and personal development

Areas of responsibility
You will join a newly established and lean legal team which is responsible for management of all legal and compliance activities within the Hydro REIN group. As Lead Transaction Lawyer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert and strategic legal advice to our investment team and project team and contribute to creating value for our business
• Lead legal workstreams related to international renewable investments, projects and financing and coordinate related internal decision processes
• Manage and coordinate external legal advisors and relations to investment partners
• Draft and negotiate agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and company policies
• Support the Chief Legal Officer and management team in developing and implementing governance and compliance policies for the group and its business, and in maintaining and developing the group legal structure

Qualifications

• Master’s level legal degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years, preferably more, of relevant international M&A/Transaction experience, from recognized Norwegian or international law firm and/or relevant corporates
• Experience from legal work related to renewable investments and projects (e.g. project development, project finance, transmission networks, power purchase and sourcing, renewable power technology, power markets, etc.)
• Understanding of common taxation schemes applicable to renewable energy investments and projects is a plus
• Fluent in English, both oral and written. Norwegian or Portuguese is an advantage
• Uncompromising integrity
• Entrepreneurial spirit and "can do" attitude
• Value-driven, with high focus on collaboration

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an industrial start-up with global ambitions in the fast-growing renewables business. You will join a hard-working and fun-loving team, triggered by doing their best in an international and dynamic work environment. You’ll have room to shape your own role and really make your mark on our way forward.

Founded on Hydro’s more than 100 years of energy experience, our business model is based on agility and the ability to provide the right solutions and services at the right cost.

We are Hydro REIN. We make renewable energy work for you.

Additional Information
This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer in Hydro REIN. The position will as a starting point be located in Oslo, Norway, but other alternatives can be discussed. Hydro REIN currently has presence in Norway, Netherlands and Brazil.

Apply before: 10.10.2021

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager
Eeva Marjut Kantanen
Email: Eeva.Kantanen@hydro.com
Phone:

Recruiter
Birgitta Sanden
Email:Birgitta.Sanden@hydro.com
Phone:(Norway +47) 97031556