Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy

vertexsolutions; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

This role seeks a seasoned Legal Counsel in the Philippines to support a growing renewable energy platform. You will lead legal work across solar, wind, hydro and battery storage projects, including drafting and negotiating core agreements and coordinating with lenders and regulators.

The position requires at least 7 years of post-qualification experience in energy or infrastructure, strong advisory skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a transaction-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in the Philippines (LLB/JD) and admitted to the Philippine Bar.
• At least 7 years’ post-qualification experience in energy, infrastructure or project finance.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine energy regulations including Renewable Energy Act, EPIRA, DOE/ERC.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and project contracts in energy/infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across renewable energy lifecycle (development to operations).
• Draft, review and negotiate project-related agreements (PPAs, EPC, O&M, land leases, JV and financing documents).
• Lead regulatory and permitting processes with DOE, ERC, DENR and LGUs.
• Advise on compliance with Philippine energy laws and provide ESG-related legal guidance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Project finance

Education

LLB/JD degree

Bar admission (Philippines)

Job description

Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy (Philippines)

Location

Philippines

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hydro and battery storage, from development through to construction and operations
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of project-related agreements, including PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, land lease and option agreements, joint venture agreements and financing documents
• Lead and manage regulatory and permitting processes with relevant Philippine government agencies, including the DOE, ERC, DENR and LGUs
• Advise on compliance with Philippine energy laws, regulations and policies, including the Renewable Energy Act, Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and related implementing rules
• Support project financing activities, including liaising with lenders, multilaterals and legal advisors on financing documentation and conditions precedent
• Manage land acquisition and title due diligence processes, coordinating with local counsel and internal development teams
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in the Philippine energy sector and assess their impact on the business
• Provide legal guidance on corporate structuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and regulatory approvals, including foreign equity compliance under Philippine law
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsel engaged for specific matters or transactions
• Support dispute resolution processes, including contract claims, regulatory proceedings and stakeholder negotiations
• Advise on ESG-related legal obligations and sustainability commitments applicable to the business
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognised Philippine law school; admitted to the Philippine Bar
• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, with significant exposure to energy, infrastructure or project finance transactions
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine energy regulations, including the Renewable Energy Act, EPIRA and DOE/ERC regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and project contracts in the energy or infrastructure sector
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills, with the ability to advise clearly on complex legal matters to non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a dynamic, transaction-driven environment

Desired Experience

• In-house legal experience within a renewable energy developer, independent power producer or infrastructure fund
• Familiarity with project finance documentation and lender requirements, including security arrangements and conditions precedent
• Experience working on cross-border transactions or with international investors and partners
• Exposure to environmental permitting, land tenure issues and indigenous peoples’ rights (FPIC) processes in the Philippines
• Knowledge of foreign investment restrictions and corporate structuring considerations under Philippine law

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and experience
• Performance-linked incentive structure
• High-impact role embedded within a growing renewable energy platform with active project pipeline in the Philippines