SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (F/M)

Senior Legal Counsel (F/M) – Long Term Contract – Rome (Italy) or Milan (Italy)

Support Corporate Transactions

• Manage and monitor the portfolio of domestic companies (approval of accounts, renewal of managers, drafting of intra‑group agreements, management of the required legal formalities, POA, etc.)
• Provide support for capital transactions and internal reorganization
• Organize and provide legal support for M&A transactions
• Provide legal support for project financing transactions

Handle Contract Negotiation and Drafting

• Analyse, draft and negotiate contracts in Italian or in English (land lease, development partnership, EPC, O&M, grid connection, PPA, service agreement, etc.)
• Prepare all legal documents required for participation in tenders and consultations, from application to selection of the offer (NDA, MOU, term sheets, protocols, etc.)
• Update and maintain the database of standard contracts

Provide Legal Advice and Risk Management

• Manage and oversee litigation cases
• Provide legal advice to all relevant stakeholders
• Develop and implement guidelines on regulatory and compliance matters
• Centralise legal documentation and handle local litigation and insurance matters
• Ensure legal reporting and update the Legal Department’s databases and dashboards
• Participate in the development and management of legal processes
• Provide training on legal issues relating to the group’s activities

Expected Skills and Qualifications

You hold a master’s degree in Italian Corporate law or Renewable Energy Law and have at least 5 years of experience as an in‑house legal advisor in the renewable energy sector.

A first experience in team management would be appreciated. A strong background in M&A transactions in the renewable sector is necessary for that role.

Fluency in both Italian and English is required. You will be able to work from home 1 day per week.