Alpiq

Senior Legal Counsel - Asset International 100% (all)

Alpiq  •  Madrid, ES (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Legal Counsel to join our Asset International legal team. In this role, you will actively support Division International and contribute to the successful implementation of Alpiq’s strategy to build a portfolio of flexible assets, with a strong focus on M&A transactions in the energy sector.

Deine Aufgaben

  • Lead legal aspects of M&A transactions from initial offer to post-merger integration, ensuring strategic structuring to minimize risk and maximize value.
  • Oversee legal due diligence, identify critical issues, and advise senior management on mitigation strategies.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including LoIs, MoUs, SPAs, Shareholder Agreements, and Investment Agreements.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure smooth deal execution.
  • Instruct and supervise external legal counsel across European jurisdictions.
  • Advise on corporate financing initiatives, including loan agreements and covenant structures.
  • Lead legal workstreams in project financing for energy infrastructure, including structuring finance packages and negotiating with lenders and co-investors.
  • Provide strategic input on financing models and risk allocation.
  • Draft and negotiate financing documents such as facility agreements, security packages, and intercreditor agreements.
  • Support post-closing activities including amendments, waivers, and refinancing.

Dein Profil

  • Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction with minimum 7 years of experience in domestic and cross-border M&A, ideally in the energy or infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven ability to draft complex legal documents and lead negotiations.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal strategy with business goals.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and comfortable in dynamic, cross-functional environments.
  • Embraces change and innovation, with a collaborative mindset and open communication style.
  • High level of professional integrity, resilience, and flexibility, including willingness to travel to project locations when needed.

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Alpiq

About Alpiq

Alpiq is a leading Swiss electricity producer and energy service provider and is active throughout Europe. We offer our customers comprehensive and efficient services in the fields of energy generation, marketing and energy optimisation.

At Alpiq, business is always conducted based on our purpose “together for a better climate and an improved security of supply” and this purpose, together with our values and ethical standards, is engrained in our culture as a company. We pursue a sustainable, financially stable and risk-adjusted business model.

Alpiq has a strong asset base of hydro and thermal plants, nuclear and renewable assets. This low-carbon and flexible asset portfolio is operated and optimised in the best possible way. Our core business also comprises energy trading through electricity, gas and other energy products in many European countries. A sustainable and cost-effective energy procurement strategy is an important aspect of any business. Our Sales & Origination team supports industrial and business customers with sustainable energy management and a wide range of energy solutions and services.

We have about 1’200 employees and have our headquarter in Lausanne.

More about Alpiq: www.alpiq.com

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lausanne, CH
Year Founded
2009
Website
alpiq.com
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