Senior Legal Counsel - M&A, Finance and Corporate

Repsol seeks an experienced attorney to join its Legal team supporting the Renewables business in Downtown Houston. This role focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, finance including tax equity structures, and shareholder engagement following asset rotation. You will lead legal aspects of M&A transactions, draft and negotiate corporate documents, manage entity formation and governance, and provide strategic legal support in a dynamic renewable energy environment. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in renewable energy law with strong expertise in M&A and corporate transactions. You will work cross-functionally with finance, development, operations, and external counsel teams, serving as the legal interface for new shareholders and ensuring compliance with complex transactional requirements. This hybrid position (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy while growing professionally with a globally integrated multi-energy company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support legal aspects of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments in the renewables sector
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and transactional documents including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements
• Manage entity formation, corporate records, resolutions, and governance documentation
• Provide legal support for tax equity transactions including structuring, negotiation, and documentation
• Serve as legal interface with new shareholders post-asset rotation ensuring smooth transitions and compliance
• Advise on corporate structure, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams including finance, development, operations, and external counsel
• Execute other tasks and projects as assigned

Skills