Senior Legal Counsel

At Sunlight Group, we are pioneering the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a genuine passion for performance and continuous improvement. We operate with a deep awareness of our environmental impact, fostering a culture of openness and respect in all our interactions. With a strong customer focus, we relentlessly leverage data and insights to develop innovative solutions that empower our clients and enhance our shared ecosystem. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we cultivate an agile and collaborative environment where our people are inspired through open communication, continuous learning, and the opportunity to unlock their full potential.

Our Vision: Transforming Energy Storage Solutions To Power A Sustainable Tomorrow.

Our Mission: We deliver cutting-edge, high quality energy storage solutions for industrial and advanced technology applications, driving an all-electric future.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Sunlight Group offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to attract a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for career development in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role is based at the Group's headquarters in Athens. It provides legal guidance on strategic initiatives, commercial operations, and regulatory compliance. It also ensures alignment with governance frameworks and manages legal risks while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across the Group.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Support high-impact strategic and group initiatives and support the day-to-day operations of the Group
• Provide legal support for key corporate and cross-border initiatives, including reorganizations, integrations, business transformation projects
• Provide legal advice across operational areas (including procurement, logistics, sales etc.) on commercial agreements, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Provide legal risk assessments, identify mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal governance frameworks
• Collaborate with legal teams and business units across jurisdictions to ensure cohesive and compliant project execution
• Manage external counsel where appropriate, including budgeting and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Greek Law; a master's degree is essential
• 8-10 years of experience, preferably with in-house counsel experience
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate law, and project-based legal work
• Experience advising operational functions in a large corporate or multinational environment
• Exposure to cross-border projects and international business context
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic multinational organization
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic legal advice
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office and legal research tools
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of an additional language is a plus

Soft skills

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Effective communicator, able to establish and maintain professional relationships (internal and external)
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and decisively to the legal needs of the group in a rapidly changing and fast paced highly competitive trading environment whilst at all times emphasizing compliance with all applicable laws
• Sound understanding of corporate and legal structures and associated policies and practices

Despite your experience and skills, you never stop learning, cultivating an out-of-the-box thinking, a growth and entrepreneurial mindset, embracing ownership and agility. You are impact-focused, proactive and open to change. Last but not least, you are able to communicate scientific principles and applications both in Greek and English - we are a multicultural team - you are a real team player who can build strong relationships with various stakeholders and thrive among global talents in a positive work environment.

Benefits

What we offer you

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. Asper your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

   Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

   Health and life insurance for you and your family

   Employee wellness program & initiatives

   Continuous training opportunities

   Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework

   International mobility opportunities