Legal Counsel Finance / M&A

Are you EcoSTOR GmbH ‘s new Legal Counsel and want to join us in driving the energy transition by contributing to the financing of transformative energy projects?

At Eco Stor, we are accelerating the energy transition through innovative Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. We combine cutting-edge technology, strong deep-tech funding, and a clear purpose: enabling a sustainable energy future.

We are now looking for a Legal Counsel Finance / M&A to support our organic and inorganic growth journey and play a key role in financing and transaction execution across our expanding project pipeline.

As Legal Counsel Finance / M&A you will drive our organic and inorganic growth further on our path to energy transition.

You will advise the business teams in securing debt financing for our BESS projects within our pipeline. Being part of the corporate legal team, you play a key role with your legal M&A expertise in implementing our investment and asset rotation strategy.

This role combines proven legal expertise in the field of financing / M&A, strategic thinking, intrinsic business acumen with and full oversight of relevant workstreams.

You will work closely with the project finance and business development teams, advise our management on the legal framework for their business decisions and provide recommendations how to proceed. Efficient coordination of external counsel is a given while you are able to make use of IT /Legal AI tools to enhance your own work efficiency.

Why Eco Stor

  • Unique combination of technology leadership, strong deep-tech funding, and purpose-driven impact built on integrity, collaboration, and talent
  • Early-stage influence with real leverage on the company’s direction
  • Small legal team with space to build your own footprint
  • Direct access to management and decision-making – no glass ceiling
  • Creative, entrepreneurial growth phase
  • One team, one vision – across two locations
  • Sustainable work-life balance

Your Impact

  • Advise business teams on debt financing for BESS projects and M&A transactions
  • Lead the internal legal workstream throughout all transaction phases (due diligence, VDR setup, Q&A, contract drafting, negotiation, signing and closing)
  • Select and coordinate external legal advisors
  • Collect and structure input from internal stakeholders
  • Prepare management briefings including legal risk assessments
  • Draft board and shareholder resolutions
  • Advise on compliance with transaction-related reporting and obligations
  • Track transaction steps in close alignment with the Project Finance team
  • Feed lessons learned back into the organisation to continuously improve processes.

Who you are

  • You are pragmatic yet diligent, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • You think strategically while maintaining a 360-degree overview, quickly identify interdependencies, are solution-oriented and adaptable, and communicate clearly across diverse teams.

Your Background

Education

  • German – or equivalent law degree comparable to German law
  • Desirable with financing experience

Experience

  • Strong experience in finance contract drafting and law
  • Solid M&A contract drafting experience
  • Deep understanding of relevant legislation and business standards
  • Experience with transactions
  • Corporate Legal M&A experience (desirable)
  • 3-5 years experience 
  • Industry, Manufacturing, digital, or technology sectors

IT & Tools

  • MS Office
  • Legal AI tools and legal databases
  • Ideally Jira and Confluence

Languages

  • English – fluent, able to negotiate
  • Able to communicate socially in German and willing to further develop

Should the above correlate with your qualifications and ambitions, contact our advisors in Papillon Executive Search: Frode Pettersen +47 47888285 or Wenche Petlund +47 95833132

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