Legal Partner | interim 12-month contract (m/w/d)

This is a specialized role for a seasoned property lawyer to provide expert legal counsel on all property-related aspects of EV charging infrastructure development. The successful candidate will navigate complex legal landscapes, ensuring projects are legally sound and commercially viable. They will be a key player in supporting the expansion of EV charging networks across the UK.Strategic Land Acquisition and Development: Conducting detailed due diligence on potential sites, including title investigations, planning history, and environmental assessments; negotiating and drafting complex land acquisition agreements, option agreements, and conditional contractsLeasing and Rights of Way: Drafting and negotiating bespoke lease agreements with landowners, retail parks, service stations, and local authorities; securing and documenting necessary easements, wayleaves, and rights of access for cabling and infrastructurePlanning and Regulatory Compliance: Manage all legal aspects of site lease transactions once handed over by the Location Management Team; advising on planning regulations, permitted development rights, and the need for planning application; Liaising with local planning authorities and grid operators to ensure compliance with relevant legislationContractual Expertise: Draft and negotiate grid connection agreements and coordinate tri-partite contracts with landlords and network operators; advise on developer agreements and other site-related contracts that impact lease obligationsProject Management and Coordination: Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including surveyors, planners, and engineer and provide legal support to the UK team, ensuring alignment with EDRI Central Legal Counsel’s guidance and lead internal UK legal initiatives to enhance best practices in lease negotiations and property managementRisk Management and Dispute Resolution: Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks associated with EV charging infrastructure projects and staying up to date with changes in legislation, and case law; Assess legal risks in lease agreements, ensuring terms are commercially viable and enforceable, while safeguarding land access and operational rightsClient Relationship and Business Development: Building and maintaining strong client relationships and Contributing to business development by identifying new opportunities and building a network of contacts within the EV charging sectorA graduate degree in law or equivalent and further specific qualificationQualified solicitor in England and Wales with substantial post-qualification experience (PQE)Extensive experience in commercial property law, with a proven track record in complex transactionsStrong understanding of planning law, easements, and grid connection agreementsExcellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills and a strong commercial acumenExperience working within the energy or infrastructure sector is highly desirableStrong attention to detail and an excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects andto work independently and as part of a teamPeople take centre stage: Become part of a dynamic, ambitious and agile team that develops solutions for the eMobility market and be part of our EDRI events or the next after-work eventWith us, you get the best of both worlds - 100% start-up with the support of a large companyThe freedom you need: We offer you remote working with flexible working hours You will receive a competitive salary with a performance-related bonus and 30 days holiday per yearA company pension scheme is of course also one of the benefits with usSustainable learning opportunities: We support you with a training budget of 5,000 euros per yearYou get everything you need to get started: onboarding with welcome gifts and top hardwareDiversity counts at E.ON. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse corporate culture!Seize the opportunity to become part of our E.ON Drive Infrastructure team and not only create prospects for the future of E.ON, but also for your own. We look forward to getting to know you!Lisa Recruiting and Employer Branding ManagerDo you have any questions or difficulties with your application? Please contact me at lisa.wuerpel@edri.com or LinkedIn.