Legal Counsel | MTerra Solar

Meralco PowerGen (MGEN); Gapan; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Meralco PowerGen (MGEN) seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to support solar energy project development in Gapan, Nueva Ecija. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, contract drafting, and land-related matters within a project-based engagement.

You will handle EPC, O&M, land lease, and service contracts, coordinate with regulators, and ensure alignment with energy laws and permits. Onsite presence in Gapan is required.

Qualifications

• JD degree and Philippine Bar in good standing.
• 5–8 years of legal experience, preferably in energy or infrastructure.
• Experience in renewable energy projects and project finance is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine energy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support for solar project development and execution.
• Lead contract reviews for EPC, supply, O&M, land leases, and service agreements.
• Oversee land acquisition, ROW docs, due diligence, and title verification.
• Ensure compliance with energy laws, environmental regs, and LGU requirements.
• Liaise with DOE, ERC, DENR, NGCP, and LGUs; support permitting and licensing.
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation aligned with project timelines.
• Assist in dispute resolution, claims management, and negotiations.
• Coordinate with external counsel when necessary and advise project leadership.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Land acquisition

Education

JD/LLB

Bar membership Philippines

Job description

The Legal Counsel supports the development and implementation of solar energy projects based in Gapan, Nueva Ecija. This is a project-based engagement ideal for a legal professional with strong experience in energy law, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure development.

The Legal Counsel will play a critical role in ensuring legal soundness across project development, construction, regulatory approvals, land acquisition, and commercial contracting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support for solar energy project development and execution.
• Lead and review contracts including EPC agreements, supply agreements, O&M contracts, land lease agreements, and service contracts.
• Oversee land acquisition and right-of-way documentation, due diligence, and title verification.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine energy laws, environmental regulations, and local government requirements.
• Liaise with government agencies such as DOE, ERC, DENR, NGCP, and local government units.
• Support permitting, licensing, and regulatory submissions.
• Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies aligned with project timelines.
• Assist in dispute resolution, claims management, and negotiations.
• Coordinate with external counsel when necessary.
• Provide legal advisory to project management and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree; member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• Minimum 5-8 years of legal experience, with strong preference for energy, power, or infrastructure law background.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy projects, project finance, or large-scale infrastructure development is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory framework in the energy sector.
• Experience handling land-related legal documentation is a plus.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Willing to be based in Gapan, Nueva Ecija (onsite presence required).