Greenalia is an independent renewable energy producer (IPP) that develops and operates projects across wind, solar, biomass, and energy storage sectors. The company manages the entire value chain of its assets, from initial development and construction to operation and energy marketing, establishing itself as a significant player in the European energy transition.

Headquartered in A Coruña, Greenalia has a deep-rooted presence in Spain, particularly in the Galicia region where it operates one of Europe's largest biomass plants. For international professionals, the company offers a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technologies like offshore wind and battery storage, frequently seeking specialized talent to support its expansion into the North American and European markets.

Founded in 2006 in Galicia, Greenalia began as a forestry-focused enterprise before diversifying into a comprehensive renewable energy producer. The company was listed on the Spanish BME Growth market until 2022, when it transitioned back to private ownership to facilitate its ambitious international growth strategy.

For international professionals

Headquartered in A Coruña, offering a coastal lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
A major player in the biomass sector, operating the Teixeiro plant, one of the most advanced in Europe.
Actively expanding into the US market, creating opportunities for professionals with international project experience.
Operates across diverse green technologies including onshore/offshore wind, solar PV, and storage solutions.
The company culture is driven by sustainability and the 'Green Book' corporate social responsibility framework.

Legal Counsel Spain

Greenalia

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Greenalia we continue to look for talent who want to be part of the challenge of the energy transition 🚀

We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice to the organization in Spain, especially to the teams in the various Renewable Energy business lines (processing, purchasing, construction, project development, asset management and others).

Their main responsibilities will be:

Drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts, Balance of System (BOS), Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), Balance of Plant (BOP), main equipment supply contracts (supply of photovoltaic panels, trackers, inverters, meteorological towers and transformers) and O&M contracts for wind farms, photovoltaic plants, storage facilities and other projects.
Review of financing contracts (Project Finance), refinancing, coverage and ancillary guarantees.
Drafting and negotiation of contracts for the construction, supply and operation of common evacuation infrastructures.
Preparation, drafting and negotiation of bank guarantees and corporate guarantees within the framework of construction and supply contracts for renewable energy projects.
Risk analysis for the company and development of risk matrices. Discernment of acceptable and unacceptable risks and mitigation measures for them.
Coordination with the contract management, project management and asset management teams during the execution phase.
Monitoring, drafting, negotiation and review of claims.
Study of interpretations of contractual clauses.
Monitoring potential breaches of contract, monitoring deadline management from a legal perspective, knowledge and implementation of the contractual mechanisms available to the developer and the extra-contractual mechanisms derived from local legislation.
Management of local and international law firms.
Control of compliance with corporate standards and compliance within the contractual framework of projects.

As a candidate , you would be a good fit for the position if... 🧩

You are a graduate.
You are a member of the professional association.
You have a high level of English.
You have a Master's degree in Business Legal Advice (valued).
Have you worked in an international law firm? (We value this).
You demonstrate analytical and organizational skills. You have the capacity for meticulous work and attention to detail.
You are a disciplined and rigorous person.
You have the ability to follow guidelines and high quality standards.

Candidates have access to our Code of Conduct and should be aware that, if selected, they will be required to comply with it. If, during the recruitment or pre-contractual negotiation process, they become aware of any breach of the Code or have any questions about its content, they can report it through our internal channel,the Responsible Channel .

Greenalia is a company that centers its talent management strategy within the framework of its Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy. We are an employer that seeks, promotes, and develops talent within a framework of equal opportunities . We firmly believe in a different way of generating energy and a different way of managing people: we strive to create sustainable, diverse, and high-performing teams, and we know this is the key to our success. We make hiring decisions based on the experience and skills of our candidates. We value knowledge, but above all, attitude and enthusiasm for our mission. We seek candidates wherever we can find them and welcome candidates from wherever they find us, regardless of gender, age, alternative abilities, sexual orientation or identity, race, religion, or beliefs.

We're talking about talent.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Greenalia seguimos buscando talento que quiera formar parte del reto de la transición energética 🚀

Actualmente buscamos un/a Legal Counsel para asesoramiento jurídico integral a la organización en España, en especial a los equipos de las distintas líneas de negocio de Energías Renovables (tramitación, compras, construcción, desarrollo de proyectos, asset management y otros).

Sus principales responsabilidades serán:

Redacción y negociación de contratos de EPC, Balance of System (BOS), Acuerdos de suministro de Turbinas (TSA), Balance of Plant (BOP), contratos de suministro de equipos principales (suministro de paneles fotovoltaicos, trackers, inversores, torres meteorológicas y transformadores) y contratos de O&M tanto de parques eólicos, fotovoltaicos, instalaciones de almacenamiento como de otros proyectos.
Revisión de contratos de financiación (Project Finance), refinanciación, coberturas y garantías accesorias.
Redacción y negociación de contratos de construcción, suministro y operación de infraestructuras comunes de evacuación.
Elaboración, redacción y negociación de avales bancarios y garantías corporativas en el marco de los contratos de construcción y suministro de proyectos de energía renovable.
Análisis de riesgos para la compañía y elaboración de matrices de riesgos. Discernimiento de riesgos aceptables y no aceptables y medidas de mitigación de los mismos.
Coordinación con los equipos de gestión contractual, dirección de proyectos y asset management en fase de ejecución.
Seguimiento, redacción, negociación y revisión de reclamaciones.
Estudio de interpretaciones de cláusulas contractuales.
Seguimiento de posibles incumplimiento de contratos, seguimiento de la gestión del plazo desde una perspectiva legal, conocimiento e implantación de los mecanismos contractuales de los que dispone el promotor y los mecanismos extra contractuales derivados de la legislación local.
Gestión de despachos de abogados locales e internacionales.
Control de cumplimiento de normas corporativas y compliance en el marco contractual de los proyectos.

Como candidato/a, encajarías en el puesto si... 🧩

Eres licenciado/a.
Estás colegiado/a.
Tienes un nivel alto de inglés.
Tienes Máster en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresa (valorable).
Has trabajado en algún Despacho de Abogados a nivel internacional (valoramos).
Muestras habilidades analíticas y de organización. Tienes capacidad de trabajo minucioso y atención al detalle.
Eres una persona con disciplina y rigor.
Tienes capacidad de seguir directrices y altos estándares de calidad.

La/s persona/s candidata/s tiene/n a su disposición nuestro Código de Conducta y deben saber que, si resulta/n seleccionada/s, deberán comprometerse a cumplirlo. Si durante el proceso de contratación o negociación precontractual conocen de su incumplimiento o tiene/n dudas sobre su contenido, puede/n comunicarlo a través de nuestro canal interno, Canal Responsable.

Greenalia es una empresa que centra su estrategia de gestión del talento dentro del marco de su Política de Igualdad, Diversidad e Inclusión. Somos un empleador que busca, promueve y desarrolla el talento en un marco de igualdad de oportunidades. Creemos firmemente en una manera distinta de generar energía y en una manera distinta de gestionar personas: buscamos generar equipos sostenibles, diversos y de alto rendimiento y sabemos que es la clave de nuestro éxito. Tomamos decisiones de contratación basadas en la experiencia y en las habilidades de nuestras candidatas y candidatos. Valoramos el conocimiento, pero sobre todo la actitud y el entusiasmo por nuestra misión. Buscamos candidatas y candidatos en todos los lugares dónde podemos encontrarlos y recibimos candidatas y candidatos desde todos los lugares desde dónde ellas y ellos nos encuentran, independientemente del sexo, la edad, las capacidades alternativas, la orientación o identidad sexual, la raza, la religión o las creencias.