Renewables Lawyer - Philipines (Mid-Level)

Peak Energy; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Peak Energy as a Mid-Level Lawyer to support our renewable energy initiatives across APAC. You will collaborate with dynamic teams to structure transactions, negotiate contracts, and provide legal oversight within a growing sector. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development in a vital field working towards carbon neutrality.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

On-going hands-on mentoring.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years experience in an in-house legal team or law firm is required.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic team.
• Robust legal background necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transaction structuring and legal contract preparation.
• Conduct due diligence for renewable power projects.
• Advise on corporate matters and commercial contracts.

Skills

Legal Contract Negotiation

Due Diligence

M&A Support

Compliance Assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Peak Energy is a leading independent renewable energy power producer that owns, develops and operates RE assets across APAC. The platform has 237MWp of solar and 313MWh of storage capacity in operation, and an active pipeline of over 5.5GWp under development across Asia. Peak Energy is funded by Stonepeak Partners with USD450m committed as part of the USD2.75bn Global Renewables Fund with long-term lifecycle. Peak is headquartered in Singapore with offices in Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Bengaluru.

Our team has decades of experience and long-standing relationships. This combination of knowledge and relationships, combined with expertise in design and supply chains enables Peak Energy to deliver high performing, robust alternative energy systems on time and under budget.

At Peak Energy, you will collaborate with passionate individuals, drive meaningful impact, and be at the forefront of Asia’s transition to renewable energy. You will utilize and leverage cutting-edge AI tools to streamline workflows and enable stakeholder legal self-support. We believe everyone is needed for carbon neutrality. Therefore, fresh ideas are always welcomed. Are you excited about disrupting traditional energy sources and developing a sustainable future? Come join our team and be a part of the energy revolution with Peak Energy!

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Lawyer to join our Philippines office. You will work primarily for the Philippines team, with opportunity to assist on regional matters. This position reports to the Regional Senior Lawyer in the Philippines, the Philippine business team, and General Counsel based out of Singapore.

Experience and Skills:

• 5-6 years experience in an in-house legal team or law firm is required

• Ability to work in small, dynamic and scaling team

• Needs to be robust

Role Detail:

• Assist the business teams in relation to transaction structuring and preparation, review, and negotiation of legal contracts (e.g. term sheets, lease agreement, share purchase agreements, development service agreements, PPAs, EPC contracts, financing documents) based on templates

• Assist in the conduct of due diligence for renewable power projects

• Provide legal support on M&A and project development matters such as land, regulatory and permitting (including liaising with government agencies and local government units), EPC, and financing

• Advise on general corporate matters and day to day activities such as commercial contracts, office leases, employment matters etc.

• Conduct legal research where necessary

• As may be needed, opportunities to work on regional APAC matters in Peak Energy's other countries

• Assist in Compliance matters using a risk assessment tool;

• Any other task assigned by the Regional Senior Lawyer, country business teams, or General Counsel

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development. On-going/hands-on mentoring.

• A chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

• If you are a dynamic and results-driven individual with a passion for renewable energy and the expertise to drive legal oversite, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.