Senior Lawyer Porto

Overview

The Universal Kraft group has been actively developing renewable energy solutions for over 20 years. Our projects span from wind and solar to waste‑to‑energy, water treatment, and energy storage solutions, including green Hydrogen and green Ammonia. With offices in Canada, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, we are continuously expanding our team. We are recruiting for a Senior Lawyer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support to project development teams across all stages of renewable energy projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, land leases, EPC and O&M contracts.
• Lead and manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, ensuring the company’s interests are effectively represented.
• Support the legal aspects of project development strategies, from land acquisition through to financial close and construction.
• Conduct legal due diligence on renewable energy projects, including review of permits, contracts, and corporate documentation.
• Advise on regulatory, environmental, and permitting issues relevant to renewable energy development.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders—engineering, project management, and commercial teams—to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments affecting the renewable energy sector and assess their implications for ongoing and future projects.

Requirements

• Law degree from a recognised university.
• Minimum 7 years of professional legal experience, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, or project development.
• Proven track record in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated international experience, ideally gained through cross‑border transactions or multinational project environments.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Good understanding of regulatory and environmental frameworks relevant to renewable energy projects (knowledge of Iberian or Nordic markets is a plus).
• Member in good standing of the Portuguese Bar Association.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese and/or Spanish fluency is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced international environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Profile

• Strategic thinker with a practical, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Confident handling complex negotiations and cross‑border legal matters.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within international teams.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a high degree of accountability.
• Committed to excellence, consistency, and sound judgement.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
• 25 days holiday + birthday off.
• Opportunity to contribute to the fast‑growing renewable energy sector.
• Multicultural and international work environment.
• Health insurance and local discounts.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy