Junior Legal Counsel – Energy Sector
Location:
Mexico
Industry:
Energy / Power Generation
Employment Type:
Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a to join our legal team and support strategic projects within the energy sector. This role is adecuado for a professional with experience in
commercial contracts, regulatory matters, project development, and corporate transactions
, who is ready to take on increasing responsibility in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.
The position will work closely with
senior management and key energy-sector stakeholders and regulators
, providing practical and strategic legal advice throughout the development, negotiation, and execution of energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute
energy-sector agreements
in both Spanish and English, including PPAs, LTSAs, TSAs, structured financing agreements, trusts, and other strategic contracts.
Conduct negotiations using
specialized legal and technical English
, adapting contractual provisions to international standards and the expectations of global counterparties.
Support the design and implementation of
complex and innovative legal processes
in coordination with key Mexican energy-sector authorities and institutions, including CNE, SENER, CENACE, and CFE.
Provide legal coordination for
public tenders, open competitions, direct awards, and unsolicited proposals
involving:
Electric power infrastructure and public works
Coal supply
Advanced energy metering
Deployment of mobile power generation turbines
Coordinate regulatory and legal matters from the




contract planning stage through project commissioning
, particularly for power generation projects involving renewable and clean energy.
Perform and coordinate
legal due diligence
for the acquisition of, or investment in, strategic projects, identifying and assessing corporate, financial, tax, real estate, regulatory, and compliance risks.
Prepare
high-level legal opinions, executive summaries, risk matrices, decision memos, and management reports
to support informed decision-making by senior leadership.
Analyze complex technical, legal, financial, and regulatory information and transform it into
clear, concise, actionable legal and executive documents
tailored to different internal stakeholders.
Design and implement sophisticated legal structures for strategic transactions, including
acquisitions, shareholding arrangements, mergers, and other corporate transactions
.
Coordinate legal strategies related to constitutional proceedings (
amparo
) when required to safeguard the company's rights and interests.
Work collaboratively with internal business, technical, commercial, finance, compliance, and regulatory teams.
What We Are Looking For
Law degree
with professional experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or energy law.




Previous experience in the
energy, power generation, infrastructure, industrial, or regulated sectors
is highly desirable.
Experience drafting and negotiating
complex commercial contracts
, preferably within the energy or infrastructure industry.
Knowledge of the Mexican
electricity regulatory framework
and experience interacting with, or coordinating matters involving, institutions such as CFE, CENACE, SENER, CRE/CNE, or other relevant authorities.
Experience participating in
legal due diligence processes and strategic transactions
.
Strong ability to analyze complex information, identify legal and business risks, and translate them into
practical recommendations for decision-makers
.
Excellent legal writing and communication skills in
both Spanish and English
.
Advanced English proficiency
, with demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate sophisticated legal and technical agreements.
Key Competencies
Strategic and collaborative leadership
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Clear and effective communication
High adaptability in changing and complex environments
Business-oriented legal thinking
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with multidisciplinary teams
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to participate in
strategic energy and power-generation projects
and gain exposure to complex transactions, regulatory matters, sophisticated contractual negotiations, and high-impact business decisions.

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