M&A Legal
Would you be the right person to join Eco Stor GmbH in driving the energy transition by contributing to the financing of transformative energy projects?
Legal Counsel Finance / M&A
Are you EcoSTOR GmbH 's new Legal Counsel and want to join us in driving the energy transition by contributing to the financing of transformative energy projects?
At Eco Stor, we are accelerating the energy transition through innovative Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. We combine cutting-edge technology, strong deep-tech funding, and a clear purpose: enabling a sustainable energy future.
We are now looking for a Legal Counsel Finance / M&A to support our organic and inorganic growth journey and play a key role in financing and transaction execution across our expanding project pipeline.
As Legal Counsel Finance / M&A you will drive our organic and inorganic growth further on our path to energy transition.
You will advise the business teams in securing debt financing for our BESS projects within our pipeline. Being part of the corporate legal team, you play a key role with your legal M&A expertise in implementing our investment and asset rotation strategy.
This role combines proven legal expertise in the field of financing / M&A, strategic thinking, intrinsic business acumen with and full oversight of relevant workstreams.
You will work closely with the project finance and business development teams, advise our management on the legal framework for their business decisions and provide recommendations how to proceed. Efficient coordination of external counsel is a given while you are able to make use of IT /Legal AI tools to enhance your own work efficiency.
Why Eco Stor
Unique combination of technology leadership, strong deep-tech funding, and purpose-driven impact built on integrity, collaboration, and talent
Early-stage influence with real leverage on the company’s direction
Small legal team with space to build your own footprint
Direct access to management and decision-making – no glass ceiling
Creative, entrepreneurial growth phase
One team, one vision – across two locations
Sustainable work-life balance
Your Impact
Advise business teams on debt financing for BESS projects and M&A transactions
Lead the internal legal workstream throughout all transaction phases (due diligence, VDR setup, Q&A, contract drafting, negotiation, signing and closing)
Select and coordinate external legal advisors
Collect and structure input from internal stakeholders
Prepare management briefings including legal risk assessments
Draft board and shareholder resolutions
Advise on compliance with transaction-related reporting and obligations
Track transaction steps in close alignment with the Project Finance team
Feed lessons learned back into the organisation to continuously improve processes.
Who you are
You are pragmatic yet diligent, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
You think strategically while maintaining a 360-degree overview, quickly identify interdependencies, are solution-oriented and adaptable, and communicate clearly across diverse teams.
Your Background
Education
German - or equivalent law degree comparable to German law
Desirable with financing experience
Experience
Strong experience in finance contract drafting and law
Solid M&A contract drafting experience
Deep understanding of relevant legislation and business standards
Experience with transactions
Corporate Legal M&A experience (desirable)
3-5 years experience
Industry, Manufacturing, digital, or technology sectors
IT & Tools
MS Office
Legal AI tools and legal databases
Ideally Jira and Confluence
Languages
English - fluent, able to negotiate
Able to communicate socially in German and willing to further develop
Should the above correlate with your qualifications and ambitions, contact our advisors in Papillon Executive Search: Frode Pettersen +47 47888285 or Wenche Petlund +47 95833132
Om Papillon Executive Search AS
A Papillon Executive Search advisor is required to have extensive experience in the recruitment industry. It is essential for us to focus on the future of executive search—both by driving innovation within a traditionally conservative sector and, most importantly, by working with industries and companies we are truly passionate about.
Papillon Executive Search is committed to establishing a leading position in recruitment within two key areas, guided by our expertise and professional focus. We find it highly stimulating and rewarding to work within the green transition, technology companies, and start-ups transitioning into scale-ups, as well as scale-ups that have progressed further. These companies share a common thread: strong passion, ambition, and a clear vision for the future.
We believe we can add significant value by leveraging our expertise and acting as trusted advisors to our clients. Across industries, many of the challenges companies face are universal and not always immediately apparent—particularly when it comes to identifying and attracting the right talent for key positions.
We have identified two primary industry sectors where we will focus our efforts:
1. The Green Transition
The world is undergoing a major shift toward sustainability, and Norway has taken a leading role in many areas. With our background, experience, and network, we are well positioned to be a strong partner and advisor in recruitment within this sector. We are already working with companies such as Arendals Fossekompani, UMOE Gruppen, Å Invest, NRP Zero, Hydrogen Pro and Air Liquide, both directly and through their portfolio companies.
2. Technology Companies
This sector has many intersecting dimensions with the green transition and represents a broad yet clearly defined focus area. The phases, challenges, and dynamics that tech companies face are often similar. Our expertise extends to companies specializing in security, health, and welfare technology—sectors that contribute to a greater purpose.
Finding the right candidate requires a deep understanding of the business case, the company, and its current and future landscape. It also demands strong advisory capabilities, strategic insight, and—most importantly—the ability to attract the right talent with the right motivation for the role.
That is where we excel.
Our vision is that our contribution to the recruitment process will result in hires that positively impact the company’s working environment, productivity and profitability in the short and long term.