Legal Counsel – Energy | multinacional company

Job description

Our client is a global mining and energy company developing one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects. We are seeking a Legal Counsel with strong experience in energy regulation, PPAs, self-generation and infrastructure/energy project development, to act with autonomy in a lean and highly strategic environment. The position reports directly to the Legal Manager for Latin America, based abroad.

Main responsibilities

• Advise on PPAs, self-generation structures and related regulatory matters, including interfaces with ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) and MME (Ministério de Minas e Energia).
• Support grid connection and regulatory requirements for energy projects, especially those linked to self-generation.
• Provide legal support on hydrogen regulation (H2 Law) and its ongoing developments.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, corporate and project contracts in the energy sector.
• Assist in matters related to project site land regularization and port-service issues.
• Support the business in infrastructure and project development activities.
• Provide input on offtake agreements (a plus, not mandatory).
• Interface with external law firms when required and operate with a hands‑on, autonomous approach.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and active OAB license.
• +7 years of experience in the energy sector, either as in‑house counsel or at a law firm.
• Solid background in energy regulatory matters and commercial or corporate transactions.
• Proven ability to negotiate and draft contracts in English and Portuguese.
• Fluency in English (company’s working language).
• Spanish knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• Hands‑on, autonomous and business‑oriented profile, with solid judgement and ability to operate across strategic and operational fronts.
• Availability to work in São Paulo, with some flexibility for travel.