Legal Counsel

Alfanar Energía; Comunidad de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Madrid city location

Descripción de la vacante

Alfanar Energía seeks a Legal Counsel with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience to join its Legal team in Spain and internationally. The role focuses on Compliance and Corporate matters while supporting commercial contracting, land, regulatory and litigation tasks across renewable energy projects.

You will liaise with multiple business areas, manage external counsel, and help develop templates, policies and procedures to ensure consistent, efficient legal support.

Formación

• Spanish law degree and approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably gained in a law firm.
• Good knowledge of Corporate Law, Compliance and Commercial Contracting.
• Interest in, or previous experience with, the renewable energy sector.
• Previous experience in administrative proceedings, regulatory matters or litigation will be considered a plus.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek support.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical teams, translating legal issues into practical and commercially minded solutions.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to work in an international environment.

Responsabilidades

• Compliance: support the development and ongoing monitoring of the Company’s Compliance Program, including compliance policies and procedures, risk assessments, internal controls, training and awareness initiatives, and monitoring of compliance requirements.
• Corporate / Company Secretarial: support the corporate governance and company secretarial matters of the Group’s entities, including preparation of corporate resolutions, coordination with notaries and the Commercial Registry, preparation and follow-up of public deeds and maintenance of corporate records.
• Commercial Contracts: draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements in connection with the Group’s activities, including NDAs, services agreements, consultancy agreements, collaboration agreements and other project-related contracts.
• Land: assist the Legal team in relation to land agreements and land rights required for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects.
• Regulatory: assist the Legal team and the business in regulatory matters affecting renewable energy projects, including monitoring regulatory developments and providing legal analysis and support on regulatory requirements.
• Administrative and Litigation: support the preparation and follow-up of administrative submissions, allegations and appeals, as well as contentious matters and litigation, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.
• Cross-functional Legal Support: provide legal support on a wide variety of matters handled by the Legal team, working closely with Development, Construction, Operations, Finance and other business functions in Spain and overseas.
• External Counsel Management: assist with the coordination and management of external legal advisers, including monitoring matters, deliverables, deadlines and legal costs.
• Legal Knowledge Management: contribute to the development and maintenance of templates, precedents, internal policies and legal processes, helping to ensure consistency and efficiency across the Group.

Conocimientos

Corporate Law

Compliance

Commercial Contracting

Renewable energy sector

Educación

Spanish Law degree

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Legal Counsel with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Legal team and provide broad legal support across our renewable energy business in Spain and internationally.

This is a hands-on and highly transversal role, offering exposure to a wide range of legal matters and the opportunity to work closely with different business areas throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects.

The role will have a particular focus on Compliance and Corporate matters, while also supporting the Legal team on commercial, regulatory, land and contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance: support the development and ongoing monitoring of the Company’s Compliance Program, including compliance policies and procedures, risk assessments, internal controls, training and awareness initiatives, and monitoring of compliance requirements.
• Corporate / Company Secretarial: support the corporate governance and company secretarial matters of the Group’s entities, including preparation of corporate resolutions, coordination with notaries and the Commercial Registry, preparation and follow-up of public deeds and maintenance of corporate records.
• Commercial Contracts: draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements in connection with the Group’s activities, including NDAs, services agreements, consultancy agreements, collaboration agreements and other project-related contracts.
• Land: assist the Legal team in relation to land agreements and land rights required for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects.
• Regulatory: assist the Legal team and the business in regulatory matters affecting renewable energy projects, including monitoring regulatory developments and providing legal analysis and support on regulatory requirements.
• Administrative and Litigation: support the preparation and follow-up of administrative submissions, allegations and appeals, as well as contentious matters and litigation, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.
• Cross-functional Legal Support: provide legal support on a wide variety of matters handled by the Legal team, working closely with Development, Construction, Operations, Finance and other business functions in Spain and overseas.
• External Counsel Management: assist with the coordination and management of external legal advisers, including monitoring matters, deliverables, deadlines and legal costs.
• Legal Knowledge Management: contribute to the development and maintenance of templates, precedents, internal policies and legal processes, helping to ensure consistency and efficiency across the Group.

What we are looking for

• Spanish Law degree and approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably gained in a law firm.
• Good knowledge of Corporate Law, Compliance and Commercial Contracting.
• Interest in, or previous experience with, the renewable energy sector.
• Previous experience in administrative proceedings, regulatory matters or litigation will be considered a plus.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to seek support.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical teams, translating legal issues into practical and commercially minded solutions.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to work in an international environment.

What we offer

• To join a high-performing team, in a fast-paced market that will continuously challenge and push you to improve
• Permanent contract and competitive salary
• Flexible office start time
• Short Fridays throughout the year
• Unbeatable location in the heart of Madrid, with excellent transport links by metro, bus, train and bicycle
• Free private health insurance for employee and discounted corporate rates for relatives
• Flexible compensation programme offering meal card, transportation card and childcare vouchers
• Annual health check-ups
• On-site shower facilities available for employees who work out nearby or cycle to work