Velto owns and operates more than 130 solar photovoltaic and wind projects in Spain and France, with a total installed capacity exceeding 607 MW. These assets generate over 936 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power more than 266,000 homes, while avoiding over 77,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. Additionally, Velto provides asset management services for La Caisse’s 25% investment in the London Array, one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. Located 20 km off the coast of Kent, this 630 MW project produces over 2,300 GWh annually, preventing 287,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. We are looking for a motivated Legal Intern to support Velto's Legal team across a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and renewable energy matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing international renewable energy platform, working closely with experienced legal professionals on transactions, asset management, project development, and corporate governance matters.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the review, drafting, and management of legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and renewable energy matters.
• Support the legal team in managing contractual documentation and maintaining contract databases.
• Assist with the review and monitoring of obligations under existing contracts and financing agreements.
• Contribute to the drafting and review of renewable energy project agreements and other project-related documentation.
• Support permitting and regulatory activities through document reviews, legal analysis, and preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation, claims, and dispute-related documentation when required.
• Assist with compliance, governance, HSE-related legal matters, and internal policy reviews.
• Collaborate with business teams to provide practical legal support across Velto's operations.
Requirements
• Final-year Bachelor's degree student or Master's student in Law.
• Able to enter into an internship agreement with a university or educational institution.
• Strong academic record and interest in corporate, commercial, and energy law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a dynamic international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Nice to Have
• Previous internship experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or consultancy.
• Interest or academic exposure to infrastructure, project finance, energy, or renewable energy sectors.
• Knowledge of Spanish corporate and commercial law.
What We Offer
• Exposure to a wide variety of legal matters across an international renewable energy platform.
• Direct mentoring from experienced in-house lawyers.
• Involvement in real projects, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• A collaborative and international working environment.
• Opportunity to develop practical legal and business skills within the renewable energy sector. Data Controller: VELTO RENEWABLES, S.
L. Purpose of Processing: The personal data provided by candidates will be processed for the purpose of managing and administering recruitment and selection processes, assessing candidates' suitability for current and future employment opportunities,
and maintaining communication throughout the recruitment process. Legal Basis: The processing of personal data is based on the candidate's consent and, where applicable, on the implementation of pre-contractual measures requested by the candidate. Recipients of Data: Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law or where such disclosure is necessary for the management of the recruitment process. Data Retention Period: Candidate data will be retained until 31 December of the current calendar year. Thereafter, personal data will be securely deleted unless the candidate has been informed that their profile will be retained for consideration in future recruitment processes, or if the candidate is hired. Data Subject Rights: Candidates may exercise the following rights in accordance with applicable data protection legislation:
· The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
· The right of access to personal data and to request rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, portability, and objection to processing.
· The right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, where applicable.
· The right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
- AEPD) at www.aepd.es if they consider that the processing of their personal data does not comply with applicable data protection regulations. Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of the above rights, candidates may contact VELTO RENEWABLES, S.
L., C/ Cardenal Marcelo Spínola, 42, 28016 Madrid, Spain or by email:
[email protected]. Please indicate "Data Protection Request" in the subject line of your communication. VELTO Renewables may require additional information to verify the identity of the requester before processing the request.
📌 Legal Intern (Madrid)
🏢 Velto Renewables
📍 Madrid