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EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage. EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create. Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.
Job Responsibility:
Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal activities, including incorporation of entities and SPVs, obtaining power generation business licences, giving assistance to Feed-in Premium (FIP) application and other regulatory permits and licences related to the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), onshore wind and solar generation business
Advise on renewable energy/power generation regulatory framework with a proper understanding of the main terms and conditions of tender documents, bidding requirements, consortium/ MOU/EPC agreements with partners to participate in tenders, project financing agreements, power purchase agreements (PPA), balancing agreement and other typical contracts/ agreements used domestically or internationally by the renewable energy industry
Draft (either in English or Japanese, or both) and negotiate simple and complex contracts including those related to renewable energy power generation projects as non- disclosure agreements, sales and purchase agreements, energy performance contracts, commission framework agreements, engineering procurement contracts, joint venture agreements, acquisition-related documents, powers of attorney, corporate guarantees, and others
Advise on general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the company, including but not limited to corporate matters, disputes related to the development of project, procurement, human resources, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues
Provide support for M&A opportunities, by working closely with in-house M&A Counsel and external counsel
Represent the department as required in liaison with the Country Manager / Business Development Units and other relevant support units such as Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounts, FP&A, Asset Management Office, Engineering and Procurement office, Operations and Maintenance Unit, etc. in APAC and Spain
Anticipate and manage any legal risks connected with or resulting from business strategy and operations
Provide relevant legislative monitoring and secure compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations
Pro-actively create and maintain awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Deliver high-quality work under deadlines
Any other assignment as and when required by the APAC General Counsel or Legal Head Office
Requirements:
Bachelor of Laws from a reputable university and qualified as Bengoshi
3-5 years of relevant experience
Ability to work in both English and Japanese compulsory
Nice to have:
Previous experience in an in-house legal capacity preferred but not compulsory
Mandarin speaker candidates who are proficient in reading, writing in traditional Chinese who can also support Taiwan market is added advantage
What we offer:
Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering