Associate General Counsel (M&A, Finance and Corporate)

About the Company

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, aiming to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose, offering a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our Legal team supporting the Renewables business. This role will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, finance (including tax equity), and ongoing shareholder engagement following asset rotation. The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in renewables energy, with a strong focus on M&A, corporate law, and renewable energy finance.
• Experience with tax equity structures and shareholder relations preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to advise business managers on complex legal matters.
• Proven responsibility and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software, such as MS Office Suite.
• Integrity, good judgment, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Careful handling of confidential information.
• Strong information-gathering and information-monitoring skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and excellent teamwork skills.

Schedule

Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office (Downtown Houston) and 2 days from home.