Lawyer (Energy)

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of energy projects, including power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine energy laws, environmental regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Monitor and interpret changes in energy sector legislation, regulatory guidelines, and government policies.

2. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate project-related agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents.
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests while aligning with commercial and operational objectives.

3. Project Support & Business Development

• Support due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the energy sector.
• Advise business development teams on project feasibility, risk allocation, and deal structuring.
• Collaborate with technical, finance, and operations teams to ensure project viability and compliance.

4. Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Represent the company before regulatory bodies such as the Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and other government agencies.
• Coordinate permitting, licensing, and compliance requirements for energy projects.

5. Risk Management

• Identify legal and regulatory risks in energy transactions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Manage dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation, when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• RA 1080
• At least 10 years’ experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on the energy sector, infrastructure projects, or commercial transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work on-site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php90,000.00 - Php110,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person