Senior Associate, Legal

Vena Energy; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy is seeking a Senior Associate in Legal based in Makati, Philippines. This role entails overseeing a wide range of corporate legal matters, including contract review, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will support business teams in managing various legal contracts while providing strategic legal advice to mitigate risks.

Ideally, candidates should have at least five years of legal experience, including handling complex commercial contracts. Experience in the renewable energy sector is a distinct advantage.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or as in-house corporate counsel.
• Experience in handling complex commercial contracts like EPC and Financing Agreements.
• Knowledge in renewable energy or broader energy sector is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support in reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice on key issues affecting operations.
• Advise in handling potential claims, disputes, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Contract Management

Dispute Resolution

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Research

Education

Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Job description

## Senior Associate, LegalApplylocations: Makati, Philippinestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR1719**Job Summary:**The role will oversee a broad range of general corporate matters, contract review and negotiation, dispute resolution, document management and other legal activities with accountability for meeting timelines, budgets and project objectives.**Key Responsibilities:****1. Contract Management & Transactional Support:**Support business teams in reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal contracts, including:* EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts* O&M (Operations and Maintenance) contracts* Joint venture agreements* Debt financing arrangements* Analyze complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and financial instruments, and provide clear, actionable legal advice to management.* Review, develop, and maintain standardized legal templates and documentation.**2. Strategic Legal Advisory*** Provide strategic legal advice on key issues affecting Vena Energy’s operations in the Philippines.* Advise on day-to-day corporate legal matters.**3. Dispute Resolution & Risk Management*** Advise and assist in handling potential and ongoing claims, disputes, and investigations.* Conduct legal research to support business initiatives and mitigate risks.**4. Regulatory Compliance*** Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including:* Renewable energy sector-specific regulations* Anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws**Pre-requisites:****Professional Credential:**Member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)**Experience:*** At least five (5) years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or as in-house corporate counsel* Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial contracts, particularly:* EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements* Financing Agreements* Power Supply Agreements**Industry Knowledge:**Experience in the renewable energy or broader energy sector is a strong advantage