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Legal Manager

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

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