Key Mission:
* Support the Chief Legal Officer in the oversight and coordination of material legal matters across the portfolio.
* Drive consistent legal risk assessment, escalation and executive-level reporting across the organisation.
Main Accountabilities:
* Identify, assess and proactively support managing legal and contractual risks, proposing practical and commercially sound mitigation strategies and escalations where appropriate.
* Support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex transactional and project documentation;
analyse and advise on complex legal issues arising across the business.
* Support in managing claims and contentious matters, where relevant, including coordinating dispute strategy with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
* Coordinate and efficiently manage external counsel, with a strong focus on quality, responsiveness and cost control.
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments, share knowledge and best practices and contribute to internal training where appropriate.
* Ensure compliance with Ocean Winds’ internal policies and applicable laws, fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance in coordination with the OW Compliance team.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes, operational efficiency and executive decision-making, including clear, structured reporting where needed.
Academic Background:
* Law bachelor’s degree;
fully qualified lawyer.
* Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification is a plus.
Languages:
* Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
* Any further language is a plus.
Professional Experience:
* Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience as legal counsel exercise within an international company and/or top-tier law firm environment.
* Strong experience advising on renewable energy projects is required;
exposure to offshore wind is a plus.
* Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional and project documentation;
exposure to EPCs, M&A, construction litigation, energy management and/or project finance is a plus.
* Comfort working across multiple areas of business law (commercial, construction, M&A, corporate governance, contentious matters and/or regulatory topics), beyond a single specialisation.
Skills:
* Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
* Ability to identify legal and contractual risks and propose practical mitigation strategies in a fast-moving environment.
* Proven capability to manage multiple matters and priorities simultaneously, with autonomy, ownership and sound judgment.
* High ethical standards, integrity and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
* Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills;
ability to translate complexity into actionable advice and reporting.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, international and multicultural environment, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Other Requirements
* Based in Madrid (international scope). Flexibility to travel when required.
Cultural Fit
We are looking for a professional who combines strong legal capability with a collaborative and constructive approach. The team values trust, teamwork, flexibility and a positive mindset, and the role offers meaningful impact on flagship offshore wind projects and the energy transition, alongside continued professional development in a demanding environment.