Senior Legal Counsel – Energy

About the role

BESIX Power, the renewable‑energy arm of BESIX Group, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to support its fast‑growing portfolio of solar and battery projects. Based in Belgium, you will work closely with project teams and corporate functions to ensure that all contractual and regulatory aspects of project development, financing, construction and operation are properly managed.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, term sheets, joint‑venture agreements, EPC contracts, O&M contracts, procurement contracts, power purchase agreements, land agreements and financing documents.
• Support acquisition activities by conducting due diligence, structuring M&A transactions, and advising on project and acquisition financing, including structured and tax‑equity deals.
• Prepare legal documentation for tender responses and manage the legal aspects of awarded projects.
• Assist in establishing and negotiating all forms of partnerships related to renewable‑energy projects.

Required profile

• Law degree with a strong focus on energy, infrastructure or corporate law.
• Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts for renewable‑energy projects.
• Proven track record in M&A, project finance and structured transactions.
• Ability to work in a multilingual, international environment and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, procurement and PPA contracts.
• Experience conducting legal due diligence for M&A and acquisition financing.
• Knowledge of financing structures, tax‑equity and structured finance arrangements in the renewable‑energy sector.