Legal Counsel

Alfanar Energía; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free private health insurance for the

employee

Discounted rates for relatives

Meal card

Transportation card

Childcare vouchers

On-site shower facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Alfanar Energía is seeking a Legal Counsel with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience to join our Legal team in Madrid. The role provides broad legal support across our renewable energy projects in Spain and internationally, with a hands-on, cross-functional, and project-focused environment.

The position focuses on Compliance and Corporate matters while supporting commercial, regulatory, land and contentious issues.

Formación

• Spanish law degree with 3–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, compliance and contracting.
• Interest in or experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in administrative proceedings, regulatory matters or litigation is a plus.
• Proactive and pragmatic, able to work independently with support when needed.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to collaborate with technical teams and translate legal issues into business terms.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, in an international environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support development and monitoring of the Company's Compliance Program.
• Assist corporate governance and company secretarial matters, including resolutions and filings.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, services, consultancy, collaboration).
• Assist with land agreements and land rights for projects.
• Support regulatory matters and monitor regulatory developments.
• Prepare and follow up administrative submissions, allegations and appeals, and assist with litigation.
• Provide cross-functional legal support to Development, Construction, Operations, Finance and others.
• Coordinate and manage external legal advisers and monitor costs.
• Contribute to knowledge management: templates, precedents, policies and processes.

Conocimientos

Corporate law

Compliance

Commercial contracting

Regulatory matters

Fluent English

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
• On-site shower facilities available for employees who work out nearby or cycle to work