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Legal Manager at Atlantica – Polanco, Ciudad de México

Atlantica
Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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About This Position

Requisition ID: req254
Location: Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Join Our Team!

We are currently recruiting a Legal Manager to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working towardcommon goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.

Key Responsibilities
  • General legal support for all aspects of Atlantica’s Mexican businesses, particularly by providing regulatory, compliance, and general commercial advice and support (including contracts) across a wide range of areas, such as business development, dispute resolution, and industry-specific regulations.
  • Management of shareholders’ meetings, boards of directors, and powers of attorney, as well as oversight of corporate records and, in general, day-to-day supervision of Atlantica’s Mexican subsidiaries and legal matters with Atlantica’s clients.
  • Conduct contract negotiations, due diligence processes, and draft contracts related to Atlantica’s businesses in Mexico (including power purchase agreements, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, NDAs, purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, lease agreements, etc.).
  • Collaborate effectively with international colleagues, both in the Americas and abroad, to provide globally aligned legal advice that appropriately balances local needs and global perspectives.
  • Assist in designing, implementing, and iterating legal and compliance department processes to keep pace with our growth, with special focus on local issues.

Education and Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (admission to the bar will be viewed positively).
  • Excellent command of English (written and spoken), C1 level required.
Experience and Technical Skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of at least 5 years working in the legal department of a company in the energy sector. Experience in a law firm and/or governmental agencies will be viewed very positively.
  • Direct and relevant experience in the energy sector
  • Experience in energy companies, project development, and construction is desirable

Key Competencies
  • Excellent organizational and systematization skills
  • Proactive, highly capable of learning, and motivated to develop within a multinational company
  • Attention to detail and strong error-detection skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage government inquiries and proven experience in negotiating contracts with government entities, conducting due diligence processes, and drafting, negotiating, and advising on contracts with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach
  • Exceptional ability to consistently deliver thoughtful, business-oriented results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Company Culture

We believein a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where youare based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.

Job Location

Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Job Location

This job is located in the Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico region.

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