Associate General Counsel (M&A, Finance and Corporate)

Repsol SA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol is seeking a seasoned attorney with at least 10 years of experience to join our Legal team in Houston, supporting Renewables with a focus on M&A, corporate governance, and tax equity. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with finance, development, and operations, and a hybrid work model in Downtown Houston (3 days in office, 2 at home).

The ideal candidate will have strong transactional and corporate law expertise, experience in renewable energy finance structures, and the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• 10+ years of renewables energy (M&A, corporate law, finance) experience.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong communication and governance documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support legal aspects of M&A, JV, and strategic investments in renewables.
• Draft, review, negotiate purchase agreements and operating agreements.
• Manage entity formation, corporate records, resolutions, and governance docs.
• Provide tax equity support: structuring, negotiation, documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel.
• Advise on corporate structure, compliance, risk mitigation.
• Handle shareholder relations post-asset rotation.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

M&A transactions

Corporate law

Renewable energy finance

Tax equity

Legal structuring

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential.

Company Profile Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low‑emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our Legal team supporting the Renewables business. This role will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, finance (including tax equity), and ongoing shareholder engagement following asset rotation. The ideal candidate will bring strong transactional and corporate law expertise, a solid understanding of renewable energy finance structures, and the ability to work cross‑functionally in a dynamic environment.

This position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support legal aspects of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments in the renewables sector.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and transactional documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements.
• Manage entity formation, corporate records, resolutions, and other governance documentation.
• Provide legal support for tax equity transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and documentation.
• Serve as the legal interface with new shareholders’ post‑asset rotation, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing compliance with shareholder agreements.
• Advice on corporate structure, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams including finance, development, operations, and external counsel.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience of progressively responsible experience in renewables energy, with a strong focus on M&A, corporate law, and renewable energy finance.
• Experience with tax equity structures and shareholder relations preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to advise business managers on complex legal matters.
• Proven responsibility and organizational and time‑management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer skills and in‑depth knowledge of relevant software, such as MS Office Suite.
• Integrity, good judgment and strong decision‑making abilities.
• Careful handling of confidential information.
• Strong information‑gathering and information‑monitoring skills.
• Initiative and flexibility; and Respectful of others and having excellent teamwork skills.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

At Repsol, more than 24,000 people work with full energy to help build the future. We are a global multi‑energy company undergoing a profound transformation, where talent, curiosity and a drive to move forward are at the core of who we are. Here, you will find challenging projects, diverse and international teams, and the opportunity to be part of a real energy transition, driven by innovation, technology and people. We believe in an inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment where every idea counts and every person makes a difference. This is an exciting time for us: if you are inspired by challenges, driven by purpose and eager to grow in a project with real impact, this is the place for you. Now more than ever, we need energy like yours. #joinus Get to know us better Repsol worldwide Get to know our team Caring for the world.