Validate Talent is a specialized recruitment and human resources consultancy firm that provides executive search and talent acquisition services. The company operates across multiple sectors, including real estate, finance, retail, and engineering, helping organizations identify and integrate high-impact professionals into their teams.

Headquartered in Seville, the firm maintains a strong presence in the Spanish market while also managing significant recruitment operations for the Latin American market. For international professionals, Validate Talent serves as a strategic gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for companies that require bilingual candidates and specialized technical expertise.

Validate Talent was established in Seville as a boutique recruitment and HR consultancy firm. It has grown to serve various sectors including renewable energy, real estate, and retail, connecting specialized talent with corporate needs across Spain and Latin America.

For international professionals

Specializes in executive search and technical recruitment for diverse industries in Spain and Latin America.
Frequently handles roles for clients where English or international experience is a primary requirement.
Provides a bridge to the Spanish job market for international candidates through specialized consultancy.
Headquartered in Seville with active recruitment operations in Madrid and other major Spanish hubs.

This job was published 10 months ago

Legal Manager - Renewable Energy (Madrid)

Validate Talent

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

Job Description

An important expanding company in the energy sector is seeking a Legal Manager to lead the legal management of its renewable energy assets. This is a strategic role, focusing on mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and asset management, providing a comprehensive vision and ensuring the correct structuring of complex operations.

Main Responsibilities

Lead and advise on merger, acquisition, and divestment operations.
Design, negotiate, and close contracts related to asset management and project financing.
Coordinate due diligence processes in the purchase and sale of energy assets.
Identify legal risks and propose strategic solutions to maximize profitability.
Collaborate closely with the finance, operations, and management areas.
Manage the relationship with external law firms specializing in M&A and energy.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in the legal field, with at least 3 in M&A or project finance within the energy sector.
Advanced knowledge of asset purchase agreements, financing agreements, and joint ventures.
Proven experience in the structuring and closing of complex transactions.
Excellent negotiation, contractual analysis, and risk management skills.
Advanced English (oral and written).

Soft Skills

Effective leadership and ability to influence decision-making.
Strategic thinking and results orientation.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Adaptability in dynamic and challenging environments.

Benefits

Primary location in Madrid, with flexibility for candidates in Ciudad Real and occasional travel.
Private health insurance.
Weekly remote work days.
10% salary bonus.
Opportunity to join a growing company in a key role for its future development and sustainability.

View original advert (Spanish)

Importante compañía del sector energético en expansión busca un Legal Manager que lidere la gestión legal de sus activos en energías renovables. Este rol es estratégico, con foco en fusiones, adquisiciones (M&A) y gestión de activos, aportando una visión integral y asegurando la correcta estructuración de operaciones complejas.

Responsabilidades principales

Liderar y asesorar en operaciones de fusiones, adquisiciones y desinversiones.
Diseñar, negociar y cerrar contratos vinculados a la gestión de activos y financiamiento de proyectos.
Coordinar procesos de due diligence en la compraventa de activos energéticos.
Identificar riesgos legales y proponer soluciones estratégicas para maximizar la rentabilidad.
Colaborar estrechamente con las áreas de finanzas, operaciones y dirección.
Gestionar la relación con despachos legales externos especializados en M&A y energía.

Requirements

Mínimo 7 años de experiencia en el área legal, con al menos 3 en M&A o project finance dentro del sector energético.
Conocimiento avanzado de contratos de compraventa de activos, acuerdos de financiación y joint ventures.
Experiencia comprobada en estructuración y cierre de transacciones complejas.
Excelentes habilidades de negociación, análisis contractual y gestión de riesgos.
Inglés avanzado (oral y escrito).

Habilidades blandas

Liderazgo efectivo y capacidad de influir en la toma de decisiones.
Pensamiento estratégico y orientación a resultados.
Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y negociación.
Adaptabilidad en entornos dinámicos y desafiantes.

Benefits

Ubicación principal en Madrid, con flexibilidad para candidatos en Ciudad Real y viajes ocasionales.
Seguro médico privado.
Días de teletrabajo semanales.
Bono salarial del 10%.
Oportunidad de integrarse en una compañía en crecimiento, en un rol clave para su desarrollo y sostenibilidad futura.