Italian Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy Projects & Finance

Sonnedix; Milano; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Sonnedix Academy

AI and digital tools training

Career development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Sonnedix is seeking a Legal Counsel (12-month) in Italy to support legal strategy, risk management, and compliance. The role requires drafting and negotiating a broad mix of contracts across development, EPC, O&M, PPAs and ISDA, with focus on in-country transactions and corporate governance.

You will work closely with the Head of Legal, Italy, and align with global policies. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, digital literacy, and leveraging AI tools to optimise day-to-day

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with in-country Italian law expertise.
• Experience in energy/renewables is preferred.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts.
• Experience with M&A, project finance and commercial agreements.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Support legal strategy and compliance for Italy.
• Review and negotiate in-country commercial contracts.
• Support M&A transactions and project financing.
• Ensure alignment with global Sonnedix policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project development experience

Infrastructure & construction

Complex contract negotiation

M&A & project financing

Italian & English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Italian bar admission

Tools

Legal tools & contract review

AI-enabled contract workflows

Job description

Sonnedix is seeking a Legal Counsel (12-month) in Italy to support legal strategy, risk management, and compliance. The role requires drafting and negotiating a broad mix of contracts across development, EPC, O&M, PPAs and ISDA, with focus on in-country transactions and corporate governance.

You will work closely with the Head of Legal, Italy, and align with global policies. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, digital literacy, and leveraging AI tools to optimise day-to-day