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