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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Repsol seeks a seasoned attorney with 10+ years in renewables to join our Legal team in Houston. The role focuses on M&A, corporate governance, finance (including tax equity), and shareholder engagement after asset rotation.

Hybrid work is available with three days in the Downtown Houston office and two days from home. The ideal candidate will bring strong transactional and corporate law expertise, deep knowledge of renewable energy finance structures, and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in renewables energy, with a strong focus on M&A, corporate law, and renewable energy finance.
• Experience with tax equity structures preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to advise business managers on complex legal matters.
• Proven responsibility and organizational/time-management skills.

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.
• Advise 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

Skills

M&A

Corporate law

Renewables finance

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Office

Legal research tools

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