Project Legal Manager

Envision Energy; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Energy is seeking a Project Legal Manager in the Philippines to provide comprehensive legal support across the lifecycle of Solar, Wind, and BESS projects. You will coordinate with development, land, permitting, engineering, finance, construction, and operations teams to manage legal risks and ensure compliance with Philippine laws.

The role covers due diligence, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, and negotiations with diverse stakeholders from developers to utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
• LLB/JD or equivalent required.
• Bar admission in the Philippines preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant legal experience in energy, infrastructure, or similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice throughout the development lifecycle of Solar, Wind, and BESS projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC, PPA, and related agreements to allocate risks.
• Lead land acquisition agreements, including leases, sale and purchase, easements, and ROWs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across DOE, ERC, and other Philippine authorities.
• Support project development, permitting, financing, construction, operations, and close-out with legal guidance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Due diligence

Land & property rights

Project finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

LLB/JD

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bar admission preferred

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office

Job description

The Project Legal Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support throughout the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, Wind Power, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).The role will work closely with the Project Development, Land Acquisition, Permitting, Engineering, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Construction, Operations, and Corporate teams to identify and manage legal risks, negotiate and review agreements, support regulatory approvals, protect the company's interests, and ensure that project activities comply with applicable Philippine laws and regulations. The Project Legal Manager will provide legal guidance from early-stage project development and site acquisition through permitting, financing, construction, commercial operations, and project close-out.

Responsibilities

A. Project Development Legal Support

• Provide legal advice throughout the development lifecycle of Solar, Wind, and BESS projects.
• Review and advise on project development structures, contractual arrangements, commercial models, and project risks.
• Support the Project Development team in evaluating legal implications of potential project sites and development opportunities.
• Conduct legal due diligence on project-related matters, including:
• Land ownership and property rights
• Existing encumbrances
• Corporate ownership
• Regulatory requirements
• Existing contracts
• Environmental and permitting matters
• Third-party claims and disputes
• Identify legal risks that may affect project feasibility, investment decisions, construction, or commercial operations.
• Prepare legal risk assessments and recommendations for management and investment committees.

B. Land Acquisition and Land Rights

• Provide legal support for securing land and property rights required for renewable energy projects, including:
• Lease agreements
• Sale and purchase agreements
• Easement agreements
• Right-of-way agreements
• Access agreements
• Option agreements
• Memoranda of Agreement
• Landowner/community agreements
• Temporary occupation agreements
• Transmission line and substation land rights
• Review land titles, tax declarations, surveys, deeds, annotations, and other property documents.
• Coordinate with Land Acquisition and Community Relations teams on land-related legal issues.
• Identify potential ownership disputes, overlapping claims, encumbrances, and other land risks.
• Assist in negotiating commercial and legal terms with landowners and other stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of land-related disputes and claims.

C. Permits, Licenses and Regulatory Compliance

• Provide legal guidance on permits, licenses, approvals, and regulatory requirements applicable to renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate with the Permitting and Compliance team to ensure timely acquisition and maintenance of required permits.
• Review regulatory requirements applicable to:
• Wind farms
• BESS facilities
• Transmission facilities
• Substations
• Grid interconnection
• Construction activities
• Monitor changes in Philippine laws, regulations, DOE rules, ERC regulations, and other government requirements affecting projects.
• Advise project teams on regulatory risks and compliance obligations.
• Support engagements with government agencies and regulatory authorities when legal assistance is required.

D. Contract Drafting, Review and Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage project-related agreements, including but not limited to:
• EPC Contracts
• O&M Agreements
• Equipment Supply Agreements
• Engineering and Consulting Agreements
• Development Agreements
• Joint Development Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Land Lease Agreements
• Land Purchase Agreements
• Easement and Right-of-Way Agreements
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
• Energy Supply Agreements
• Grid Connection / Interconnection Agreements
• Transmission-related agreements
• BESS supply and service agreements
• Battery Energy Storage System agreements
• Procurement contracts
• Consultancy agreements
• Construction contracts
• Subcontractor agreements
• Service agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
• Letters of Intent (LOI)
• Settlement agreements
• Corporate guarantees and other project security documents
• Lead or support contract negotiations with developers, contractors, suppliers, consultants, landowners, customers, utilities, and other counterparties.
• Ensure that contractual terms appropriately allocate commercial, legal, technical, schedule, performance, and liability risks.
• Maintain a centralized contract database and monitor key contractual obligations, milestones, expiry dates, renewals, notices, and claims.

E. EPC and Construction Legal Support

• Provide legal support during project construction and implementation.
• Review EPC contracts and construction-related agreements.
• Advise Project Management and Construction teams on contractual rights and obligations.
• Assist in managing:
• Variations and change orders
• Extension of time claims
• Delay claims
• Defects and warranty claims
• Performance guarantees
• Termination
• Review notices to contractors and other project counterparties.
• Assist in documenting project-related claims and defenses.
• Support negotiations with EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Provide legal support for negotiation and execution of commercial arrangements for renewable energy projects.
• Review and negotiate PPAs, energy supply agreements, and related commercial contracts.
• Advise on contractual obligations relating to:
• Capacity
• Availability
• Performance guarantees
• Payment security
• Termination

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Jurisprudence, Legal Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) / Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Admission to the Philippine Bar is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with significant experience in:
• Renewable Energy
• Power Generation
• Infrastructure
• EPC
• Construction
• Project Development
• Energy & Utilities
• Experience handling Solar, Wind, BESS, transmission, substation, or other power infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Experience working with developers, EPC contractors, utilities, investors, or infrastructure companies is an advantage.
• Experience in project finance and/or M&A is an advantage.