Senior Legal Counsel – Major Projects and Construction (m/w/d)

We want you for... Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of sustainable lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a sustainable supply of lithium in Europe. Support our dedicated team in making our vision of a climate-neutral future a reality. We are looking for you to join our growing team in Karlsruhe either full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time with a minimum of 32 hours per week as Senior Legal Counsel – Major Projects and Construction (m/f/d) . Your mission Construction & Procurement Contracts You draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of project agreements, including EPCM, EPC, D&C, framework, consultancy, and other commercial contracts. You advise on contractual rights, obligations, claims prevention, and effective risk mitigation strategies. You support sourcing, tendering, and contracting activities, including commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners. You drive contractual consistency across projects, contribute to standard contract development, and participate in project governance and risk reviews. Project Development You provide practical, business-oriented legal support across the full project lifecycle, from origination and development through construction and operations. You support land acquisition activities, permitting processes, and the securing of regulatory approvals. You advise on contract structures, commercial arrangements, and risk allocation strategies to support successful project delivery. You engage with governmental authorities, landowners, contractors, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders. Operations You collaborate with the Supply Chain team to develop and implement contracting strategies that support operational activities. You draft, review, and negotiate maintenance, service, works, hire, and other operational agreements. You provide practical legal guidance on operational contract management and ongoing commercial relationships. You support business stakeholders in managing contractual risks throughout the operational phase. Claims Management You lead the legal management of claims arising from construction, procurement, and commercial contracts. You assess contractual entitlements, liabilities, and potential exposure while developing effective claims strategies with cross-functional teams. You prepare and review notices, claims submissions, responses, and supporting documentation to protect the company's interests. You coordinate external legal counsel and technical experts in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and settlement negotiations. Your profile You have 5-10 years of post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or within a multinational in-house legal team and have achieved at least satisfactory results in both German State Examinations. You have extensiv