SUNOTEC is a leading European company in the development and construction of large-scale solar power plants, specialising in the end-to-end delivery of future-ready energy infrastructure. Through vertically integrated services, spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations, SUNOTEC offers complete solar solutions designed for performance, reliability, and long-term impact. Founded in 2012, the company has completed over 650 ground-mounted PV installations, with a total capacity exceeding 11 gigawatts. Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria and Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Spain, United Kingdom and Denmark, SUNOTEC combines international expertise with local execution.

Expanding our team in Sofia, we are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team and provide legal support to the business in Bulgaria and across international markets.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to the business, primarily in relation to EPC (PV and BESS) and O&M activities;
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts, including EPC contacts for solar PV and battery energy storage projects based on FIDIC forms оf contacts, such as EPC and O&M contracts as well as procurement agreements, subcontractor and grid connection agreements;
• Provide legal support and advice on employment and labor law matters, including employment relationships, disciplinary procedures, terminations, workplace policies, and labor accidents and related disputes and claims;
• Support the different business groups on general legal matters, including Procurement, Construction, Engineering, HR, Marketing, Banking Relations & Finance, Sustainability and Health & Safety etc;
• Support international and cross-border projects by conducting legal and regulatory research on new market entries and coordinating with external counsel in foreign jurisdictions on licensing, permitting, corporate and regulatory compliance matters;
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation, particularly in the renewable energy sector and assess their potential impact on the company’s operations across various jurisdictions;
• Manage pre-litigation risks, and if litigation arises, develop litigation strategies and coordinate with external legal counsel to resolve disputes;
• Assist with corporate governance, compliance and other strategic legal initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited university. Additional legal qualifications or education from a foreign university will be considered an advantage;
• Professional experience in construction, infrastructure and/or renewable energy projects, preferably with exposure to both Bulgarian and international markets;
• Experience advising on construction and engineering contracts, ideally including FIDIC standard forms. Knowledge of NEC and JCT would be considered an advantage;
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken. Additional languages skills, especially in the markets that we operate will be considered an advantage;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.