Legal Lead Associate Milano

Legal Lead Associate
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 17 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US, and Vietnam).

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will have the opportunity to support the Legal team in the following main areas of activity:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate contracts (i. e. surface, lease, other agreements with landowners);

Corporate legal (i. e. drafting minutes of the board and general meetings, powers of attorney);

Mark-up and management of all types of contracts with a focus on financing agreements, service, EPC, O&M, and asset management contracts as well as Non-Disclosure Agreements, guarantees;

Assistance in the authorization procedures of plants powered by renewable sources (with specific regard to photovoltaic and wind plants);

Drafting of legal opinions related to authorization for the development of plants;

Due diligence for acquisitions, financing, or joint ventures of companies operating in the renewable energy sector;

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Law from an Italian or European university.

1-2 years of experience in the energy/regulatory/commercial department of a top-tier law firm, in-house secondment (in a renewable energy company would be a plus).

Excellent interpersonal skills and appetite for collaboration and problem solving.

Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Written and verbal communication skills;

Teamwork;

Autonomy in decision making/problem solving;

Relationship capacity with authorities;

Among EDPR's principles, we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent, and the quality of leadership of our professionals. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2021 certification.

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021.

Top Workplaces US 2021.

Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;

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