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

Repsol • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 ideal candidate will bring strong transactional and corporate law expertise, a solid understanding of renewable energy finance structures, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment. This position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience of progressively responsible experience in renewables energy, with a strong focus on M&A, corporate law, and renewable energy finance.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to advise business managers on complex legal matters.
• Proven responsibility and 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 and flexibility
• Respectful of others and having excellent teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tax equity structures and shareholder relations preferred.

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.
• Advice on corporate structure, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams including finance, development, operations, and external counsel.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree