Our client is a rapidly growing IPP operating across five European countries, with a strong strategic focus on the Italian market. Specialising in large-scale renewable energy projects—including photovoltaic, agrivoltaic (AgriPV), and BESS —the company has set ambitious goals to become one of the top 10 IPPs in Europe within the next few years.
With a young and dynamic team, the company offers an entrepreneurial environment backed by a solid project pipeline and long-term investment outlook.
The Role
My client is currently recruiting a Legal Specialist – Corporate Governance to join the in-house legal team in Italy. This is a key position supporting the company’s growth and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will provide legal support on corporate governance matters, with a particular focus on group structure, regulatory compliance, and corporate formalities linked to project development and asset management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide legal advice and support on corporate governance matters across group entities in Italy and other European jurisdictions
2. Draft and manage board resolutions, shareholder meeting documentation, and internal governance policies
3. Ensure compliance with local and EU regulations, company law requirements, and sector-specific obligations
4. Liaise with external counsel, notaries, and regulatory bodies where required
5. Support group-level projects, transactions, and internal legal processes
6. Maintain and update company registers, licenses, and filings
Candidate Profile
7. Degree in Law; qualification to practise law in Italy preferred
8. Experience in the renewable energy sector
9. 3+ years’ experience in a legal or compliance function, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or regulated sectors
10. Solid understanding of corporate governance, company law, and regulatory compliance
11. Experience working with international structures and multi-jurisdictional operations is an advantage
12. Fluent in Italian and English (both written and spoken)
13. Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What’s on Offer
14. Competitive salary and benefits package
15. Opportunity to work in a high-growth sector with long-term stability
16. Flexible/hybrid work environment
17. International exposure within a collaborative team