Legal BD Associate

Job Description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Draft/review, negotiate and conclude contracts within required experience, including:

• Finance: project finance, corporate financing needs, loans and credit facilities, debt and equity financing transactions (bonds, EMTN, ECP), working capital and receivables purchase agreements, all type of guarantees and security, hedging and derivatives (ISDA, GMRA), Direct Agreements.
• Energy Management: physical and financial PPAs (on both, seller and buyer position), trading or financial and commodities derivative agreements (EFET, ISDA or bespoke trading structures), gas contracts (LNG), GOs or Environmental Attributes trading, H2 purchase agreements, BESS storage and optimization agreement.
• Ancillary documents: MoUs, Term Sheets, NDAs, PCGs, waivers, assignment, termination and services agreements.
  Provide legal assistance in structuring and executing all financing or energy management transactions.
• Provide Legal assistance in post-closing contract management matters.
• Identify and communicate critical project risk issues, and work within multidisciplinary teams strategies in order to mitigate risks.
• Definition, management and alignment of templates, standard clauses & guidelines for the EDP Group.
• Liaise with external consultants and supervise their work

What are we looking for

Post-qualification experience in international Law Firm or international company (desirable within Energy sector).
International work, experience in international contracts and global support. Experience in Finance, cross-border deals, finance structuring, securities transactions on regulatory markets and derivatives.
Experience in Energy Management, power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy and/or environmental attributes trading agreements and, desirable, H2 or BESS related agreements.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we: Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making; Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits; Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación MásfamíliaTop 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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