Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Terralayr
Legal
Berlin, Germany
Posted on Apr 15, 2026
Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Berlin
Full-time
Permanent employee
Who we are - Our Mission
terralayr addresses the massive deficit in global energy storage.
The over-indexing of electricity generation from renewable energy sources leads to large volatility on the energy grid. The main problem is that wind and solar farms are fluctuating and, by definition, unsteady—there is no sun at night, and it is not always windy. This increases the need for flexibility in the form of battery storage systems to balance the grid in times when supply and demand do not match.
By buying and developing grid-scale storage assets and virtually aggregating them across a layer, we are creating the world's first energy cloud. Imagine AWS for energy. Through the flexibility we secure, we can market flexibility-as-a-service and hedging products/power insurance to utilities, SMEs, and industrial players and create virtual storage capacity for PV and wind farms.
The over-indexing of electricity generation from renewable energy sources leads to large volatility on the energy grid. The main problem is that wind and solar farms are fluctuating and, by definition, unsteady—there is no sun at night, and it is not always windy. This increases the need for flexibility in the form of battery storage systems to balance the grid in times when supply and demand do not match.
By buying and developing grid-scale storage assets and virtually aggregating them across a layer, we are creating the world's first energy cloud. Imagine AWS for energy. Through the flexibility we secure, we can market flexibility-as-a-service and hedging products/power insurance to utilities, SMEs, and industrial players and create virtual storage capacity for PV and wind farms.
What we are hiring for - Your Role
We are seeking a German law qualified Legal Counsel (First and Second State Exam) with minimum 2–5 years’ experience and a strong commercial instinct for our asset business. You will be hands-on with our most business-critical contracts from day one. The expectation is that, over time, you will become responsible for the legal aspects of our asset business and eventually become the right hand of the general counsel.
What you will work on - Your Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) agreements and O&M (Operations & Maintenance) contracts for utility-scale BESS projects.
- Work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure contracts are commercially robust and aligned with project delivery timelines.
- Prepare and negotiate agreements with customers and strategic partners.
- Provide commercially-oriented legal advice to business teams and leadership to enable swift decision-making.
- Help to shape the strategy and structure of the foremost energy flexibility platform in Europe.
- Prepare shareholder resolutions, manage statutory filings, and oversee corporate compliance processes.
What we are looking for - Your Qualifications
- Fully qualified German lawyer (First and Second State Exam) with outstanding results.
- Minimum 2–5 years’ relevant experience, ideally with exposure to EPC/O&M contracting and commercial project work in energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
- Excellent drafting skills in German and English.
- Business-oriented mindset and confidence in balancing legal risk with operational needs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Organized, proactive, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
Why you should be excited about this opportunity
- Direct involvement in high-value, strategically important projects.
- Clear path to a senior legal leadership role in a high-growth company.
- Collaborative, international team environment with hubs in Berlin and London.
- Flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work.
- Competitive salary package.
- A chance to make a tangible impact on the global energy transition.
About us
At terralayr, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are respected. We firmly believe that our strength lies in the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas that our team members bring to the table. As an equal opportunities employer, we value and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing a fair and supportive environment for all.
We encourage candidates from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply and join our team. We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity, and success, making us stronger as a collective.
We encourage candidates from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply and join our team. We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity, and success, making us stronger as a collective.
