Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal at Sonnedix
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Sonnedix
Location: Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
The Role
Ready to put your legal skills to work at the heart of Europe's clean energy growth?
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Lisbon, Portugal, reporting to the Head of Legal, Iberia. As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting Sonnedix’s legal strategy, risk management and compliance across our Portuguese operations. Working closely with the Head of Legal, Iberia and cross-functional colleagues, you will provide hands-on legal support across a wide range of matters — from complex energy transactions and project financing to commercial contracts and local governance — contributing directly to the growth and success of our business in Portugal.
Beyond transactional work, the Legal Counsel will be a trusted legal partner to local and global teams — supporting employment, property, corporate secretarial matters and ensuring compliance with Sonnedix’s global policies. You will bring a commercial and proactive mindset to every challenge, building strong relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team where your contribution matters from day one, in a company whose culture — dynamic, agile and purpose-driven — is a genuine competitive advantage.
Desirable skills:
- Qualified lawyer with proven experience in energy, infrastructure, M&A or project finance, ideally gained in private practice and/or an in-house environment.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with hands-on experience across a range of commercial agreements (e.g. EPC, O&M, PPAs, DSAs, ISDA).
- Solid understanding of Portuguese law and regulatory framework; knowledge of Spanish law is a plus.
- Experience managing local governance and corporate secretarial matters, including employment and property-related legal support.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English; Spanish is an advantage. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
AI & Digital Literacy :
- Comfortable using AI and digital tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude or similar) to optimise day-to-day legal work, improve efficiency and enhance the quality of legal output.
We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English.
We deploy AI across the business, from generation and trading decisions to the everyday workflows of every team. We invest in our people’s digital fluency so everyone works alongside these tools with confidence.
Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.
In line with EU pay transparency requirements, salary ranges will be shared with candidates in the EU before progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process, and always before interview. This range reflects the typical starting pay for new hires. Pay above this level may apply in specific circumstances based on experience, skills, or role scope.
About Us
Sonnedix is a global renewable energy company delivering 100% clean electricity through a diversified portfolio of solar, wind, and storage assets.
With almost two decades of sustainable growth, we are committed to Powering a Bright Future, as we continue acquiring, developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects for the long-term, delivering innovative, tailored, and fully renewable energy solutions to our customers.
We help you thrive at work and beyond: A people-first company, committed to offer flexibility, a family-first approach, wellbeing and training support, and – above all – team connection and community!
We are tech-fluent by design: Technology isn’t a support function, it’s how we run. We deploy AI across the business and future-proof your career by investing in our people’s digital fluency.
We have nearly two decades of sustainable growth: Our successful track-record of nearly 2 decades is testament to our strong sustainable growth focus. We are a reliable partner and employer, for the long term!
We are truly diverse and inclusive: A culture of listening to each other, educating ourselves, and implementing changes to improve and ensure every member of our One Team feels and knows they belong.
Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers
What we offer:
- One company, many careers – as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
- An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
- A commitment to flexibility – hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
- A family first company – generous paid parental leave and support for carers
- The ability to ‘work from elsewhere’, for up to six weeks in a year
- Summer working hours
- Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
- The Sonnedix Academy – a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
- Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague confidently use AI and digital tools in their work
- Fantastic office environments
- Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences
and many more local benefits!
