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11 Mar 2025
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11 Mar 2025
Our parent company, LHi Group, releases the 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report

At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of LHi Group, a global specialist in talent solutions, and even prouder to share that our parent company has just released its first-ever Impact & Sustainability Report, an exciting milestone that reflects our collective commitment to a more sustainable future. A Year of Progress: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2024 For those of us working in clean energy and clean tech recruitment, sustainability is more than just a corporate initiative, it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why LHi’s 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report is particularly meaningful. It showcases the group’s outstanding achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, diversity and inclusion efforts, and responsible business growth. Key highlights from the report include: Record-breaking fundraising efforts: LHi Group raised an incredible £26,894 for charitable causes, reinforcing our culture of giving back and driving social impact. Strengthening diversity & inclusion: LHi-IN, our dedicated DEI initiative, expanded to include eight thriving communities, providing a platform for employees to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. A focus on sustainability: LHi continues to integrate ESG into business decisions, from internal policies to industry partnerships, ensuring we contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Empowering women in leadership: The launch of the Women’s Sales Board marked a major step toward achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years. Technology-driven impact: AI-powered recruitment solutions enhance our ability to connect top talent with organisations making a difference in clean energy and beyond. What this means for Clean Energy talent solutions For us at Piper Maddox, this report reaffirms our mission: To power the clean energy transition by connecting the best talent with the companies leading the charge. With LHi doubling down on ESG commitments and sustainable recruitment, we are better positioned than ever to support clients and candidates who share our passion for a net-zero future. As we step into 2025, we are excited to align with LHi’s key strategic goals: Expanding sustainable recruitment practices to ensure we place candidates in roles that drive real environmental impact. Enhancing AI-driven hiring solutions to streamline the recruitment process and deliver even greater value to clients and candidates. Growing our presence in high-demand clean energy and clean tech markets, particularly in North America, where investment in renewables and grid transformation is accelerating. Looking Ahead The release of LHi Group’s Impact Report is more than just a reflection on the past, it’s a commitment to the future. At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of an organisation that prioritises sustainability, DEI, and responsible business practices. We invite our clients, candidates, and industry partners to explore the full LHi Group Impact & Sustainability Report.

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Head of Legal
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Solar
Europe
Berlin
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Role: Head of Legal

Location: Berlin, Hamburg, Germany (Hybrid Working)

We are a leading global renewable energy developer, focused on delivering large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across multiple continents. With a proven track record of bringing clean energy projects from concept to operation, we are committed to driving the energy transition forward. Our work spans the full project lifecycle, from development and financing to construction and asset management, and we are passionate about innovation, sustainability, and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.



Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Legal to lead our legal function and provide strategic guidance across the business. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing all legal matters relating to project development, financing, construction, operations, and corporate governance.



The ideal candidate will be a solutions-oriented professional with at least 5+ years of post-qualification experience, capable of working in a fast-paced, international environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the legal strategy of a high-growth renewable energy platform and work closely with senior leadership to support the company's ambitious global pipeline.



Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary legal advisor to senior management, providing guidance on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including project development agreements, EPC and O&M contracts, joint ventures, financing documents, and corporate agreements.
Oversee corporate governance, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
Manage relationships with external counsel and other stakeholders.
Anticipate and mitigate potential legal risks, proposing practical solutions to enable business objectives.
Support M&A activity, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
Build and lead a small, agile legal team as required, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.


Key Requirements

Law degree and qualification to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
5+ years of post-qualification experience, with experience in the energy or infrastructure sector.
Strong understanding of commercial contracts, corporate law, and project development/finance structures.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, business-focused mindset with the ability to balance risk with commercial objectives.
Comfortable operating in an international, multicultural environment.


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