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Legal Counsel

Barcelona, Spain
Full-time
Permanent employee

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented legal professional with solid experience supporting corporate and commercial activities in renewable energy projects and cross-border operations across Europe. The role will focus on providing day-to-day legal support to the business, navigating complex commercial arrangements, corporate structures, permits and regulatory frameworks. 
  • Provide ongoing corporate legal support, including management of corporate entities, governance documentation and internal processes across different jurisdictions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including offtake agreements, financing-related documentation, EPC/O&M and service agreements, NDAs, framework agreements and other operational contracts.
  • Work closely with Finance and external advisors on lending structures, security packages, conditions precedent and related documentation.
  • Understand, assess and support commercial offers and negotiations, identifying legal risks and proposing business-oriented solutions.
  • Coordinate and manage permits, licenses, administrative authorizations and regulatory compliance processes, liaising with external counsel, authorities and public bodies as required.
  • Provide legal support on environmental, energy and sustainability regulations, including EU and local compliance requirements applicable to industrial and renewable energy projects.
  • Support applications and compliance processes related to EU grants, public funding programs, national and European subsidies and incentives, including ongoing reporting obligations.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in relevant European jurisdictions and assess their impact on the business.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders including Finance, Project Development, Engineering, ESG and Operations teams.

Your talent and knowledge

  • Law degree.
  • 4–8 years of experience in legal roles within renewable energy, infrastructure or industrial projects, international corporate environments or law firms with strong exposure to corporate and commercial work.
  • Solid experience in commercial contracts, corporate support, regulatory and administrative procedures; exposure to debt financing and project finance is highly valued.
  • M&A and legal due diligence experience is a plus.
  • Good understanding of European regulatory frameworks applicable to energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Fluent English and Spanish are essential; Italian skills are a strong plus.
  • Strong contract negotiation and risk assessment skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Solution-oriented, pragmatic mindset with strong business acumen.