Besix - Senior Legal Counsel Energy

Our Client, BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, active in construction, real estate development, and concessions. Founded in 1909, BESIX has grown impressively and now operates across Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa, the Middle East (via BESIX Construct), as well as in Australia.

The Group distinguishes itself through its internal Engineering Department, offering deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, planning, BIM, System Engineering, and other advanced tools.

BESIX achieved a turnover of EUR 3.6 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 11,000 people across 27+ countries, representing over 80 nationalities.

BESIX is committed through sustainable and responsible practices to leave a positive legacy. They integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations. From reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular construction to fostering inclusive workplaces and ethical governance.

Their sustainability charter and roadmap guides them in creating long-term value for communities, clients, and future generations.

About BESIX Power

BESIX Power is the business unit within BESIX Invest that specialises in the development, financing and acquisition of renewable energy projects worldwide. With strong growth ambitions (100 MW+ per year) and a rapidly expanding international portfolio, BESIX Power plays a key role in the energy transition.

To enable BESIX Power national and international business development efforts in renewable energy (solar, batteries, …), your primary role will be to support BESIX Power in the drafting, negotiating, and implementing of its contractual documentation related to development, financing, construction, operation of its projects and related corporate activities, in all targeted jurisdictions. In particular, you will, in close coordination with the project team and with other corporate functions,

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements related to the greenfield or brownfield development of renewable energy projects, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, term sheets, partnership and joint venture agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, procurement contracts, power purchase agreements (PPA), land agreements, various financing agreements, share purchase agreements etc;
• Assist BESIX Power in its project (company) acquisition activities, including the conduct of due diligences, the provision of legal support to the structuring of M&A operations, project financing, acquisition financing, structured and tax equity transactions, etc;
• Assist in the preparation of the legal documentation for the response to calls for tenders for renewable energy projects and follow the legal aspects of such projects once awarded;
• Assist BESIX Power in the setting up of partnerships of all forms, draft and negotiate the accompanying legal documentation (including partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, and, in liaison with the Group’s general secretariat, all corporate documentation);
• Coordinate and supervise the work of the external law firms (in compliance with the BESIX Group policies related to the choice of law firms) in above mentioned fields;
• Monitor, analyse, and implement new regulations applicable to BESIX Power’s business.

Profile

• University degree in law, with a strong academic track record; any additional degree is a plus
• Seven to ten years of relevant and demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiation, commercial law, and corporate law, either in a major law firm, or with a company, preferably in an international and business development context.
• Solid experience in the energy sector / to energy projects, and ideally experience within international infrastructure or energy companies, where you have developed strong expertise in contract management is a must. Previous involvement in cross-border project management would be considered a valuable asset.
• At ease in dealing with complex projects and project documentation
• Fluent in English and a good command of Dutch and French

Besix is also looking for someone who is:

• Able and willing to combine a sustainable business enabler role with an outspoken intellectual independence, to promote a sound and sustainable contractual framework for BESIX operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player; driven by collective results rather than individual achievements
• Self starter; capable of multi-tasking in a demanding and deadlines-driven environment
• Impeccable personal and work ethics; transparent, loyal, committed

Offer:

Besix offers you a challenging position in a company