Sr Associate Legal CounselID:46810

90,000 PHP ~ 150,000 PHPMakatiabout 15 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    90,000 PHP ~ 150,000 PHP

  • Industry

    Consulting (Business & Management)

  • Job Description

    ● Corporate Transactions and M&A:
    ○ Lead and support corporate transactions, including mergers ,acquisitions, divestitures,
    and joint ventures ,with a focus on the Philippine market.
    ○ Draft,review,andnegotiatetransactiondocumentssuchassharepurchase
    agreements,subscriptionagreements,disclosureschedules,andancillaryagreements.
    ○ Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying and addressing potential
    legal and regulatory issues under Philippine law.
    ○ Serveasthelegalpointofcontactforexternalpartiessuchasfinancialadvisors,
    investment bankers, and external legal counsel to facilitate successful transaction
    outcomes.
    ○ Adviseonstructuringtransactionstooptimizefinancial,taxandoperationaloutcomes
    while managing associated risks.
    ○ Oversee post-transaction integration activities, including the resolution of legal and
    regulatory matters.
    ○ Adviseoncompliancewithconditionssubsequentandfinancialcovenants,and
    documentation requirements.
    ● Renewable Energy Project Development:
    ○ Provideexpertadviceonvariousaspectsofdevelopmentofrenewableenergy
    (particularly solar)projects, including development, financing, construction ,and
    operation in the Philippines.
    ○ Draft,review,andnegotiaterelevantcontracts,notlimitedtopowerpurchase
    agreements(PPAs),operations and maintenance(O&M),engineering, procurement
    and construction(EPC)contracts, lease agreements, and project/joint development
    agreements(JDAs).
    ○ Advise on compliance with relevant local energy laws and regulations, including
    environmental and tax-related regulations
    ● Debt and Project Finance:
    ○ Providelegalsupportforbothexistingandnewdebtfinancingandprojectfinance
    transactions, including structuring ,negotiating, and documenting financing
    arrangements
    ○ Working closely with existing lenders, advise on compliance with conditions
    subsequent, financial covenants, and documentation requirements.
    ● Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:
    ○ Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain legal and regulatory
    compliance, including labour law and tax.
    ○ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks associated
    with project development and operations.
    ○ Represent the company in negotiations with Philippine regulatory bodies,
    governmental agencies, and other stakeholders.
    ○ Keepabreast of legislative changes and industry trends that may impact the
    company’s projects and strategies.
    ● Corporate Governance:
    ○ Advise the Board of Directors and executive management on corporate governance
    matters.
    ○ Assist in the preparation of board and shareholder materials and participate in board
    and shareholders’ meetings as needed.
    ● General Legal Support:
    ○ Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal issues specific to transactions
    and the renewable energy sector in the Philippines.
    ○ Manage existing legal documentation and contracts, including loan agreements and
    project-related documentation (PPAs, EPC, O&M contracts).
    ○ Managerelationships with retained external legal advisors.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    Qualifications:
    ● At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on corporate and energy-related
    transactions and documentation, debt financing, tax and M&A in the Philippines.
    ● Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the Philippine Bar.
    ● Preferably from the industry, with strong understanding of Philippine renewable energy
    regulations, environmental compliance, and energy market structures.
    ● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    ● Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal
    stakeholders.
    ● High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
    ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

    Other Skills:
    · Organized and detail-oriented
    · Fast learner and worker
    · Multi-tasker/Good at time management
    · Interpersonal and communications kills
    · Leadership and Personal effectiveness
    · Willing to travel and work long hours to finish emergency work

    We Value People Who:
    · Can work under pressure
    · Are very resourceful
    · Embody the company personality
    · Careaboutthecompany,theirco-employees,thequalityofourproductsandservices
    and the value to our customers and shareholders
    · Are committed to strong work ethics and are constantly striving to excel
    · Are more interested in teamwork than in internal politics
    · Lea dbyexample,givingcredittoothersforsuccessandassumingpersonalresponsibility
    for failure
    · Haveasenseofurgencyandexcitement,demonstratecandor,insightandcreativity,and
    thrive in an environment of change ,challenge ,and competition
    · Are top performers and are committed to excellence in what ever they do
    · Have the ability to exercise good judgment and know when to ask for help
    · Take initiative with work related and non-work-related concerns
    · Empathy towards your customers and colleagues
    · Pride and attention to detail
    · Hasgoodjudgmentandinitiativetoproposeideasinrelationtotheprojectortask

  • English Level

    Business

  • Other Language

    English

Additional Information

  • Benefit

    TBD

  • Working Hour

    flexible ~ flexible

  • Holiday

    -

  • Job Function