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
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
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
