Job Description
Job Summary:
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:
1. Contract Management & Transactional Support: Support business teams in reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal contracts, including:
EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts
O&M (Operations and Maintenance) contracts
Joint venture agreements
Debt financing arrangements
Analyze complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and financial instruments, and provide clear, actionable legal advice to management.
Review, develop, and maintain standardized legal templates and documentation.
2. Strategic Legal Advisory
Provide strategic legal advice on key issues affecting Vena Energy’s operations in the Philippines.
Advise on day-to-day corporate legal matters.
3. Dispute Resolution & Risk Management
Advise and assist in handling potential and ongoing claims, disputes, and investigations.
Conduct legal research to support business initiatives and mitigate risks.
4. Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including:
Renewable energy sector-specific regulations
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws
Pre-requisites:
Professional Credential: Member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)
Experience:
At least five (5) years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or as in-house corporate counsel
Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial contracts, particularly:
EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements
Financing Agreements
Power Supply Agreements
Industry Knowledge: Experience in the renewable energy or broader energy sector is a strong advantage
Are you ready to engineer a greener future?