Senior Legal Counsel, APAC

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.

Provide legal support and advice in all legal matters affecting the organisation, as well as paying attention to the commercial considerations and needs arising from Investments M&A and Business Development teams in all M&A transactions.

• Lead and oversee M&A transactions, joint ventures and asset rotation transactions, all in an international context and in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the EDP Group
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including, among others, Investments M&A, tax, consolidation, accounting, Business Development, finance, technical team and People & Organisation, as may be necessary
• Manage and supervise external counsels on various legal matters as and when required
• Conduct and/or coordinate legal due diligences and provide analysis and counsel on project related issues and assessment on the structure for M&A transactions
• Anticipate, identify and assess critical project risk issues and/or structuring risks of M&A transactions across multiple jurisdictions, provide strategies, business driven solutions, suggestions and/or recommendations to the relevant stakeholders in order to mitigate the risks identified and assist the Investments M&A team in preparing the investment memorandum from a legal perspective
• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents such as asset purchase agreements, share purchase and sale agreements, capital contribution agreements, joint venture agreements and shareholder agreements in an international context
• Review, draft, and negotiate ancillary agreements such as LOIs, non-binding offers, confidentiality agreements, services agreements, assignment agreements, amendments and termination agreements
• Drive and oversee the signing and closing of M&A transactions, as well as monitor and manage the compliance of legal requirements in accordance with applicable laws and timely fulfilment of agreed terms under the transactional documents by the relevant teams within the organisation
• Provide guidance and oversight to the relevant teams on market entry (incorporation of new companies, summaries of corporate or project development law requirements, etc.) and exits
• Undertake and/or manage necessary corporate governance work including preparation of resolutions and certificates, powers of attorney, etc. for the purposes of executing M&A transactions
• Coordinate efforts with the legal and business teams regarding corporate and project requirements to support the wider needs of the organisation and ensure maximum value and appropriate risk management for EDPR and its shareholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputable university
• Admission to the Singapore Bar
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in private practice and/or in-house role with exposure in handling M&A, financing and international contracts
• Ability to identify risks and propose strategies, business driven solutions, suggestions and/or recommendations in order to mitigate risks
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work well independently as well as successfully in a dynamic team environment

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:

• 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

About EDP Group

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer

• TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2024 certification
• TOP Employer Europe 2021 certification
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
• Top Workplaces US 2021
• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation