Would you like to join the RES team?
We are the world's largest independent renewable energy company, with operations in 24 countries across wind, solar, energy storage, biomass, hydropower, green hydrogen, and transmission and distribution. With more than 40 years of experience, we have delivered over 24 GW of renewable energy projects and currently manage more than 40 GW under operation and maintenance.
Our team of 4,500 people is united by a shared purpose: driving a zero-carbon future by delivering clean, affordable energy for everyone.
Legal Counsel for the EMEA Region
You will advise on contracts across EMEA operations, ensure legal compliance, manage risks, and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to support our renewable energy projects.
What will you be doing?
Manage a varied workload across multiple business units, including O&M;, spare parts, asset management, framework agreements, guarantees, bonds, and governance documents
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, providing clear legal guidance to operational and technical teams
Collaborate with Services legal team and relevant business units
Liaise with external legal advisors, ensuring quality, consistency, and value for money
Support legal compliance across EMEA jurisdictions
Identify and mitigate risks, proposing practical, business-focused solutions
Oversee contract governance and compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Provide training to internal teams on processes and best practices
Work with cross-functional teams (Finance, Technical, Business Development, Procurement, Operations, HR) to support business objectives
What are we looking for?
+4 years of professional experience in legal, contract management or a related commercial role, with strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and service contracts, ideally within renewable energy or infrastructure
Strong understanding of contractual risk and regulatory matters
A Law degree a
📌 Legal Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 Res
📍 Madrid