Key Skills

Job Description

Ready to bring your legal expertise to the heart of Europe’s energy business? - We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join TTEP in Amsterdam. In this international role, you’ll work at the intersection of law, business and energy. You’ll advise on strategic projects, corporate governance, M&A, joint ventures, financing and energy-related agreements, working closely with management, shareholders and legal teams across Europe. If you combine strong legal expertise with commercial awareness and enjoy turning complex matters into pragmatic solutions, we’d like to hear from you. About the function The Legal Counsel will act as a trusted business partner to the management team and will work closely with the shareholders and the subsidiary legal teams across the relevant jurisdictions. The Legal Counsel reports within the TTEP Legal team. What are your key responsibilities? • Supporting TTEP and its shareholders in relation to a portfolio of power generation companies, including group governance, decision-making processes and shareholder approvals; • Providing pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice to the management team on strategic projects, investment decisions, governance matters and other legal issues affecting the group; • Drafting, reviewing and coordinating corporate documentation, including board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, delegation of authority documents, internal policies and governance frameworks; • Reviewing and assessing M&A, restructuring and business development projects led by the subsidiaries, including B2B supply, BESS and CCGT projects; • Advising on shareholders' agreements, joint ventures, related-party agreements, including B2B gas and power supply arrangements; • Advising on group financing matters, including dividend distributions, shareholder loans, intra-group funding, guarantees, cash pooling and related corporate approvals; • Reviewing or assessing subsidiary-level ISDA and EFET arrangements and related hedging, currency conversion, cash management or risk-management instruments; • Monitoring and interpreting European, national and local legislation and regulatory developments relevant to energy infrastructure, power generation, corporate governance, compliance, competition, sanctions, privacy and cybersecurity; • Coordinating with external legal counsel, notaries, regulators, shareholders and other external stakeholders on corporate, transactional, regulatory and governance matters; • Acting as a legal point of contact for subsidiary legal teams and business stakeholders across different jurisdictions, helping to align local legal advice with group-level objectives and shareholder requirements; • Supporting the implementation and maintenance of group policies, compliance programmes and legal risk management processes across the portfolio companies. What do we expect from you? • A university degree in Dutch law or an equivalent legal qualification; • 3–10 years' relevant experience gained in an international company or law firm, preferably with experience in the energy or utilities sector; • Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience; • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives; • Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills; • Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple matters simultaneously; • Ability to work independently and under pressure within strict time constraints; • Accurate, pragmatic and results-oriented; • Strong problem-solving skills; • Service-oriented, enthusiastic, client-focused and collegial; What you can look forward to • We offer opportunities for further professional growth; • Flexible working hours: what matters is aligning with the team, delivering high-quality work, and achieving results; • A pleasant working environment with an informal atmosphere; • Variable bonus; • 30 days of leave per year; • Mobile phone, laptop. Workplace location Amsterdam Zuid Apply Interested in joining TTEP and contributing to the future of flexible power in Europe? Please send your CV and motivation letter to: [email protected] For any questions regarding this position, you can contact: TTEP Recruitment Team E: [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

Advise TTEP management, shareholders, and subsidiary legal teams on corporate governance, strategic projects, transactions, financing, energy agreements, and regulatory matters. Coordinate legal work across jurisdictions and external stakeholders, and support group policies, compliance programs, and legal risk management.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Dutch law or an equivalent legal qualification, with 3–10 years of relevant experience in an international company or law firm; energy or utilities experience is preferred. Candidates should bring strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills, sound commercial judgment, excellent analytical, drafting, and communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple matters independently under pressure.

Benefits

• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Flexible Working Hours
• Informal Working Environment
• Variable Bonus
• 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop