28 October 2026
Head of M&A
Reports to
CEO
Type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Ireland
About Lirion Power
Lirion Power is a newly established Irish onshore renewable company, building a platform through consolidation of operational onshore wind assets and focusing on operational and organic value-add, in one of Europe’s most attractive power markets.
The company was launched in 2025 backed by HitecVision, a leading European energy investor, and Reinova Partners, a newly established energy transition investment firm, and has completed follow-on transactions in 2026.
The company aims to grow through acquisitions of onshore wind and solar assets and is now hiring a team to support the growth and establishment of the business.
About the job
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will lead Lirion Power’s acquisitions end to end, from origination through SPA negotiation to signing and completion, coordinating technical, legal, tax and financial advisers including managing the valuation case for each transaction.
Skills
Large-scale renewables M&A execution
SPA negotiation
Transaction project management of internal resources and adviser coordination
Valuation and commercial analysis
Responsibilities
Contribute to defining M&A strategy for Lirion, through portfolio fit, value creation and structuring of transactions.
Lead acquisitions of onshore wind and solar assets and portfolios, from first approach through signing and completion.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of bilateral opportunities through direct relationships with asset owners, developers and funds.
Lead negotiation of SPAs, SHAs and related transaction documents, including price mechanics, warranties and indemnities, W&I insurance and conditions precedent.
Project manage the deal team across technical, legal, tax, financial, insurance and grid advisers, including scoping, budgets and timetable.
Translate specialist due diligence findings into clear deal positions, price adjustments, specific indemnities or conditions.
Own the valuation case for each transaction, working with the Modelling & Valuations Lead to test key drivers such as energy yield, power prices, PPA and RESS revenues, opex, life extension and cost of capital.
Potential to manage a small Investment team over time.
Prepare investment committee papers and present recommendations to the Executive Team, Board and shareholders.
Hand over completed transactions to asset management with a clear integration plan and record of obligations under the transaction documents, including responsibility for templates and workflows to make future deals more efficient.
The Candidate
Proven track record leading or co-leading large-scale M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector, ideally including multi-asset portfolios.
Direct experience negotiating SPAs and associated transaction documents with counterparties.
Demonstrated ability to work with technical, legal and financial experts and project manage multiple workstreams to a fixed timetable.
Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of valuation methodologies and the key value drivers of operational renewable assets.
8+ years’ transaction experience gained at a developer, IPP, infrastructure fund, investment bank, corporate finance advisory or law firm.
Knowledge of the Irish energy market, including RESS, CPPAs, grid connection and planning.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience preparing reports and presentations for senior stakeholders and boards.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with an owner’s mindset.
Strong academic background in finance, economics, engineering, law or a related discipline; a professional qualification (ACA, CFA or solicitor) an advantage.
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV and a short cover note to contact@lirionpower.com.
