Join Alfen as a Legal Energy Specialist and provide expert legal guidance on energy law, sustainability and procurement. You ensure compliance, manage legal risks and support the organisation with complex matters related to energy regulation and the energy transition.
What will you do?
You provide legal advice on energy legislation, secure compliance, manage contract risks and support projects related to the energy transition with clear, actionable and reliable legal guidance.
Your responsibilities include:
Legal Advice & Regulatory Compliance
- Provide expert advice on energy law, environmental law and procurement regulations.
- Ensure correct application of relevant legislation across the organisation.
- Monitor regulatory developments and translate changes into policies and procedures.
- Advise on grid congestion, energy regulation and transition‑related issues.
- Support compliant structures for sustainable energy projects and tenders.
Contract Management & Risk Control
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements such as PPAs, supply contracts and connection agreements.
- Ensure commercial and operational arrangements are legally safeguarded.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks; ensure balanced agreements.
- Support efficient and successful contract negotiations.
Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Align effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and provide clear legal advice.
- Communicate legal implications and risks to non‑legal stakeholders.
Compliance Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Implement compliance guidelines, legal frameworks and internal procedures.
- Support audits, due diligence and legal risk assessments.
- Contribute to improving compliance systems, documentation and governance.
What do we ask of you?
- Master’s degree in Dutch Law, preferably with a focus on energy law or administrative law.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in the energy sector or legal practice.
- Strong knowledge of energy regulation, sustainability and the energy transition.
- Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation and risk management.
- Strong analytical, communication and advisory skills.
- Proactive, independent and professionally mature work style.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
What do we offer you?
At Alfen, you’ll have the space to make a real impact in a role with plenty of responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for innovation. You can count on:
- A competitive salary and excellent employment conditions (Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement).
- 27 vacation days + 13 ADV (additional) days per year, with the option to sell 10 days.
- Hybrid working (max. 2 days per week with a 40-hour workweek).
- A company laptop.
- Free access to our online learning platform.
- Activities organized by our employee associations AlFun and Young Alfen.
- Sports activities through Alfen, such as fitness and participation in sporting events.
- Pension scheme via PME, with a solid employer contribution.
- Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one-way.
Where will you be working?
You report to the General Counsel and collaborate closely with legal colleagues, project teams, business units and external partners. You are the legal authority on energy and sustainability matters.
Interested?
Apply via the “apply now” button on our website.
Please note: A reference check, screening and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the procedure. Acquisition is not appreciated.
Interested? Get in touch!
