06 nov
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Unison Infrastructure
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Madrid
06 nov
Unison Infrastructure
Madrid
Unison is a telecom and renewables infrastructure investment firm funded in partnership with Ardian - the general investment house based in Paris with over $150 billion in assets under management. Unison commenced operations in ** and today invests in real estate and infrastructure hosting wireless and renewables tenants in the United States and Europe. The Company is expanding rapidly and looking for talented, entrepreneurial team members to grow with us.
ENGLISH VERSION (Based in Madrid)
THE COMPANY:
Unison acquires real estate assets in the United States and Europe in the telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. Supported by a partnership with a global investment firm managing over $125B in assets, Unison is experiencing rapid growth across its existing verticals while expanding into new markets. The position is based in Madrid, serving as a key hub for European operations.
THE TEAM:
The Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (EU), based in Madrid, will play a critical role in:
Managing the acquisition of telecom infrastructure assets, including cell towers, across EU markets. You will lead acquisitions in multiple countries and support expansion into new jurisdictions.
Expanding Unison's renewable energy business across Europe by working with landowners and renewable energy developers. The role requires an experienced legal professional with a proven ability to accelerate transactions to closing, facilitate deals with developers, and exercise sound judgment in assessing, underwriting, and managing portfolio risk. This is a hands-on position where you will actively drive transactions and contribute to business growth. You will collaborate closely with senior management, origination, pricing, and property management teams. Over time,
the role is expected to evolve into a specialization in renewables.
THE ROLE:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Telecommunications
Provide general support to the Regional General Counsel – Europe
Collaborate with the EU GC to report internally to the business
Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel to manage transactions from initiation to closing
Liaise with brokers and site owners where required
Coordinate closing processes with external advisors including lawyers, notaries, banks, fund managers, and other stakeholders
Perform legal and property due diligence (leases, title review)
Manage, track, and record deals using internal systems
Support expansion activities in new jurisdictions
Provide basic advice on property taxes
Prepare pre-closing reports, closing statements, and finance reviews
Train origination teams on real estate matters
Draft contracts and notarial deeds
Oversee the full transaction lifecycle
Manage and supervise payment processes at closing
Lead weekly legal coordination meetings
Renewable Energy
Manage a pipeline of lease acquisitions across the EU and coordinate closing support across finance, legal, origination, and leadership teams
Oversee lease acquisitions handled by internal legal teams and prepare underwriting analysis for senior management
Evaluate, structure,
and support negotiations with renewable developers for sale-leaseback and land financing opportunities
Assist EU and global leadership in developing innovative ground lease-based products
Support entry into new markets, including entity setup, compliance, KYC processes, and structuring transactions aligned with risk and underwriting criteria
Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate matters
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or renewable energy developer environment
Strong background in renewable energy and real estate transactions
Proficiency with Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Willingness to travel across Europe
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong collaboration skills
Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning
Proven ability to prioritize deal flow and apply sound business judgment
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills
Multilingual proficiency preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, respect for colleagues, and a positive sense of humor
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefits offering.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL (Basada en Madrid)
LA EMPRESA:
Unison adquiere activos inmobiliarios en Estados Unidos y Europa en los sectores de telecomunicaciones y energías renovables. Respaldada por una firma global de inversión con más de * millones de dólares en activos bajo gestión, Unison está creciendo rápidamente en sus líneas de negocio actuales y expandiéndose hacia nuevos mercados. El puesto está basado en Madrid, que actúa como centro clave de operaciones europea
📌 Assistant General Counsel Telecoms And Renewables (Madrid)
🏢 Unison Infrastructure
📍 Madrid