Senior Legal Contract and Commercial Manager Owen Daniels

About the job Senior Legal Contract and Commercial Manager — Europe About the opportunity We are partnering with a Tier 1 global solar PV module manufacturer on a senior legal hire for their European operations. Our client is one of the world’s leading producers of high-efficiency solar modules, with 170 GW+ cumulative shipments, a strong European footprint, and a reputation for setting the pace on next-generation N-type cell technology. They are Bloomberg Tier 1 rated and consistently recognised among the top PV brands in Europe. This is a confidential search. Full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. The role Reporting into senior legal leadership, you will be the go-to legal and commercial partner for the European region, owning contract risk end-to-end and playing a central role in the company’s trade-defence and export-control strategy. Key responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts (module supply agreements, framework agreements, EPC, distribution, partnership and services contracts) Identify and manage commercial, financial, tax, export control, trade defence and compliance risk across the contract lifecycle Lead contract performance management and risk control on live engagements Support and directly engage in overseas anti-dumping, countervailing, anti-subsidy and trade protection matters affecting European operations Independently drive MTC (Must-Take Contract / Master Terms & Conditions) processes Provide day-to-day commercial and legal support to sales, finance and operations teams across Europe What we’re looking for 5–8+ years of relevant legal and commercial contract experience, ideally in-house at a solar PV, renewables, or international manufacturing business Demonstrable track record of identifying and mitigating complex contract risk Direct exposure to anti-dumping / countervailing investigations, trade defence measures and export control Confident operating independently at a senior level, partnering with commercial stakeholders Fluent English (essential); additional European languages such as German, French, Spanish, Italian or Dutch are a strong plus Qualified lawyer with a strong commercial mindset Location Flexible across Europe — Germany, Spain, Netherlands, France, Italy and other European locations considered. Open to local European candidates and overseas Chinese professionals with long-term European work authorisation. Why this role A genuinely senior seat inside a business winning on technology and scale, with a remit that goes beyond standard in-house legal work — you will own the trade-defence file for one of the most strategically important product categories in Europe’s energy transition. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iax GmbH