For our client, we are seeking a General Counsel with strong M&A; experience (energy and/or infrastructure sector) , an entrepreneurial mindset, and the motivation to join a fast-growing organization.

The successful candidate will be based within the holding company and will report directly to the Founder and Chairman .

Dettagli sul cliente

Leading investment and asset management company focused on infrastructure and strategic assets, operating across high-growth sectors including energy transition, digital infrastructure, data centers, and transportation.

The company manages complex investment projects, acquisitions, JV and strategic partnerships at domestic and international level.

Descrizione

1. M&A; and Investments

- Support the legal aspects of acquisitions, disposals, JV and strategic investments.
- Manage legal due diligence processes and coordinate external counsel.
- Draft,reviewandnegotiatetransactiondocumentation,including:
- NDAs
- LOIs
- Share Purchase Agreements (SPA)
- Shareholders' Agreements (SHA)
- Investment Agreements
- JV Agreements

- Assist transaction teams throughout deal execution and closing.

1. Corporate Governance

- Provide legal support on governance matters for portfolio companies and investment vehicles.
- Prepare and review corporate documentation, board resolutions and shareholders' resolutions.
- Support directors and senior management on corporate law matters.

1. Commercial & Project Development

- Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Support the development and operation of infrastructure and energy projects.
- Advise on EPC, O&M;, development, framework and service agreements where relevant.
- Assist business teams in structuring strategic partnerships and commercial arrangements.

1. Regulatory and Risk Management

- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting infrastructure, energy and digital assets.
- Identify legal risks and propose practical mitigation measures.
- Ensure legal compliance across projects and investments.

1. Stakeholder Management





- Liaise with business teams, investment professionals, finance, tax and external advisors.
- Manage relationships with leading international law firms and other professional advisors.
- Support cross-functional projects involving multiple jurisdictions.

Profilo del Candidato

Experience

- Law degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction preferred.
- Approximately with over 10 years of post-qualification experience .

- Experience gained within
- top-tier law firms; and/or
- investment platforms;
- infrastructure funds;
- energy companies;
- digital infrastructure operators;
- multinational corporate legal departments.
- Demonstrated experience in M&A; and corporate transactions.

Preferred Sector Exposure

- Infrastructure
- Energy and energy transition
- Renewables
- Digital Infrastructure
- Data Centers
- Telecommunications
- Transportation and mobility assets

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
- Experience in domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

Personal Attributes

- Commercial mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
- Ability to work in fast-paced and deal-driven environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
- High level of autonomy and accountability.

Nice to Have

- Experience with private equity, infrastructure funds or investment platforms.
- Exposure to project finance transactions.
- Familiarity with data center, telecom or energy regulatory frameworks.
- Experience managing transactions across multiple European jurisdictions
- Availability for occasional domestic and international travel

offerta di lavoro

- Office location in Rome, Parioli area (hybrid working model)
- Compensation between 80.000 € and 100.000 €
- health insurance
- opportunity to grow within an international investment company

📌 General Counsel (Roma)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Roma