Solaria is a leading European solar energy company specialized in the development, construction, and operation of photovoltaic plants. Founded in 2002 and listed on the Spanish IBEX 35 index, the company has evolved from a solar panel manufacturer to a major independent power producer with a significant portfolio across Southern Europe.

Headquartered in Madrid, Solaria offers a dynamic environment for professionals in engineering, finance, and digital transformation. The company is a key player in Spain's energy transition, making it an attractive destination for international experts looking to work in the renewable energy sector within a fast-growing, publicly-traded Spanish corporation.

Founded in 2002, Solaria initially focused on manufacturing photovoltaic modules before pivoting to power generation. It went public on the Spanish Stock Exchange in 2007 and joined the IBEX 35 in 2020.

For international professionals

Listed on the IBEX 35, representing one of the largest and most influential companies in the Spanish stock market.
Operates an international portfolio with a strong presence in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, and Uruguay.
Actively expanding into synergistic sectors such as green hydrogen and data center infrastructure.
Provides a corporate environment in Madrid suitable for high-level technical and financial professionals in the renewables industry.

Senior Legal Counsel - Project Finance, Law... Madrid - Headquarters

Solaria

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Degree, or Master's in Law.
Between 7 and 15 years of professional experience in Commercial Law, Project Finance or project financing and M&A.
Essential experience in top-tier law firms.
Solid track record in contractual negotiation and complex corporate operations.
Experience in the renewable energy, energy infrastructure, utilities, or data center sector is highly valued.
English C1 or higher, with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents in international environments.

Job Description

Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, a leading company in the development and generation of renewable energy, storage, and infrastructure in Southern Europe, maintains a firm commitment to decarbonization and the energy transition through a model based on clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Since our inception in 2002, we have experienced constant evolution, evolving from a photovoltaic panel manufacturer to becoming one of Europe's leading renewable energy producers and a developer of critical infrastructure and data centers, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange since 2007 and part of the IBEX 35 since 2020.

Within the framework of our growth and the expansion of our asset portfolio, we are looking to incorporate a Senior Legal Counsel - M&A, Project Finance, and Commercial Law, whose mission will be to provide strategic legal advice on corporate, financing, and business development operations, actively participating in complex transactions linked to renewable energy, energy infrastructure, and data centers.

Main functions:

Participation in operations for the acquisition, sale, financing, refinancing, and development of renewable assets, energy infrastructure, and data centers.
Legal leadership of M&A, Project Finance, and complex corporate transactions, from the due diligence phase to closing and post-closing follow-up.
Review, negotiation, and formalization of asset purchase agreements, corporate share transfers, investment agreements, and shareholders' agreements.
Negotiation and supervision of strategic contracts linked to the energy sector (PPA), development contracts, and service provision agreements.
Advising on financing operations, reviewing loan agreements, credit lines, guarantees, bonds, cash pooling, confirming, and associated financial documentation.
Drafting, reviewing, and supervising commercial contracts of all types for the various companies of the Group, both in Spain and internationally.
Preparation and management of corporate documentation, social agreements, powers of attorney, minutes, notary drafts, and maintenance of the corporate documentation of the Group's companies.
Coordination with financing entities, law firms, financial advisors, technical teams, and business areas for the execution of strategic operations.
Legal analysis of new investment opportunities, markets, technologies, and projects related to renewable energy, infrastructure, and energy transition.
Collaboration on regulation, compliance, and corporate governance matters, as well as in the preparation and updating of internal policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Bachelor's, Degree, or Master's in Law.
Between 7 and 15 years of professional experience in Commercial Law, Project Finance or project financing and M&A.
Essential experience in top-tier law firms.
Solid track record in contractual negotiation and complex corporate operations.
Experience in the renewable energy, energy infrastructure, utilities, or data center sector is highly valued.
English C1 or higher, with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents in international environments.

View original advert (Spanish)

Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, empresa líder en el desarrollo y generación de energía renovable, almacenamiento e infraestructuras en el sur de Europa, mantiene un firme compromiso con la descarbonización y la transición energética a través de un modelo basado en energías limpias e infraestructuras sostenibles.

Desde nuestros inicios en 2002, hemos experimentado una evolución constante que nos ha llevado de ser un fabricante de paneles fotovoltaicos a convertirnos en uno de los principales productores de energía renovable de Europa y desarrollador de infraestructuras críticas y centros de datos, cotizando en la Bolsa española desde 2007 y formando parte del IBEX 35 desde 2020.

En el marco de nuestro crecimiento y de la expansión de nuestra cartera de activos, buscamos incorporar un/a Senior Legal Counsel - M&A, Project Finance y Derecho Mercantil, cuya misión será proporcionar asesoramiento jurídico estratégico en operaciones corporativas, de financiación y desarrollo de negocio, participando de forma activa en transacciones complejas vinculadas a energías renovables, infraestructuras energéticas y centros de datos.

Funciones principales:

Participación en operaciones de adquisición, venta, financiación, refinanciación y desarrollo de activos renovables, infraestructuras energéticas y centros de datos.
Liderazgo jurídico de operaciones de M&A, Project Finance y transacciones corporativas complejas, desde la fase de due diligence hasta el cierre y seguimiento post-closing.
Revisión, negociación y formalización de contratos de compraventa de activos, participaciones societarias, acuerdos de inversión y pactos de socios.
Negociación y supervisión de contratos estratégicos vinculados al sector energético (PPA) contratos de desarrollo y prestación de servicios.
Asesoramiento en operaciones de financiación, revisando contratos de préstamo, líneas de crédito, garantías, avales, cash pooling, confirming y documentación financiera asociada.
Redacción, revisión y supervisión de contratos mercantiles de todo tipo para las distintas sociedades del Grupo, tanto en España como a nivel internacional.
Elaboración y gestión de documentación societaria, acuerdos sociales, poderes, actas, minutas notariales y mantenimiento de la documentación corporativa de las compañías del Grupo.
Coordinación con entidades financiadoras, despachos de abogados, asesores financieros, equipos técnicos y áreas de negocio para la ejecución de operaciones estratégicas.
Análisis jurídico de nuevas oportunidades de inversión, mercados, tecnologías y proyectos relacionados con energías renovables, infraestructuras y transición energética.
Colaboración en asuntos de regulación, compliance y gobierno corporativo, así como en la elaboración y actualización de políticas y procedimientos internos.

Requisitos:

Licenciatura, Grado o Máster en Derecho.
Entre 7 y 15 años de experiencia profesional en Derecho Mercantil, Project Finance o financiación de proyectos y M&A,
Experiencia imprescindible en despachos de abogados de primer nivel.
Sólida trayectoria en negociación contractual y operaciones corporativas complejas.
Muy valorable experiencia en el sector de energías renovables, infraestructuras energéticas, utilities o centros de datos.
Inglés C1 o superior, con capacidad de negociación y redacción jurídica en entornos internacionales.