Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice on greenfield development, investment, project development, corporate structuring, compliance, EPC, M&A, and financing;

• Draft, review, and negotiate land lease/purchase agreements, development service agreements, joint venture agreements, share purchase agreements, loan contracts, PPAs, EPC contracts, and other commercial agreements, and assist with transaction and financial close;

• Identify business risks and provide pragmatic advice to mitigate or eliminate such risks, balancing legal rigour with commercial objectives;

• Liaise with and manage external legal advisors, ensuring quality and consistency of service;

• Advise on dispute resolution, risk management, regulatory compliance, and project permitting and licensing;

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments including project development, M&A, finance, and EPC;

• Provide other legal support as requested by line manager and dotted-line manager.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 6-10 years of post-qualification experience as legal counsel or lawyer in commercial, M&A, finance, and/or project development matters;

• Experience in greenfield development and/or the renewable energy, energy storage, or data centre sectors is preferred;

• Experience working across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions is preferred;

• Working proficiency in English;

• Strong commercial awareness and legal risk sensitivity, with the ability to understand complex arrangements and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions;

• Capable of working confidently both independently and as part of a multicultural, cross-border team;

• Diligent, detail-oriented, and effective in working with diverse stakeholders;

• Willingness to travel frequently across the Asia-Pacific region or other region as required.