ABOUT THE POSITION
The role will oversee a broad range of general corporate matters, contract review and negotiation, dispute resolution, document management and other legal activities with accountability for meeting timelines, budgets and project objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the business teams in relation to the review and negotiation of legal contracts, from EPC and O&M contracts to JV agreements and debt financings;
- Provide strategic advice on key legal issues for Vena Energy’s business in the Philippines;
- Provide assistance and advice in any potential or on-going claims, disputes and investigations;
- Analyze and advise management on legal contracts, complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, and financial instruments;
- Advise on legal and regulatory compliance, including renewable energy sector specific regulations and anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws;
- Advise on general corporate matters and day to day activities of the group such as commercial contracts, office leases, employment matters etc;
- Review, standardization and maintenance of legal document templates;
- Conduct legal research where necessary;
- As may be needed, opportunities to work on regional APAC matters in Vena Energy's other countries; and
- Any other task assigned by country business teams or Senior Manager- Legal.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors of Laws graduate
- Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Experience
- At least 5 years experience in law firm with litigation and corporate experience
- Must have Renewable Energy experience