Senior Manager, Legal

Job Summary

Vena Energy is seeking a seasoned Senior Lawyer to join its Philippines legal team. This role will be central to advising on structuring transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and project financing and land agreements , while also supporting broader business development and construction-related matters. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, oversee complex deals, and ensure compliance across the company’s portfolio of renewable energy and real estate companies.

Key Responsibilities

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Transaction Structuring

Lead the structuring of complex legal arrangements, including joint ventures, partnerships, and project development agreements and company structuring of more than 50 companies within the group.

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Mergers & Acquisitions
Advise management on M&A opportunities, conduct due diligence, and negotiate transaction documents to support corporate growt.

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Project Financing
Provide legal support on debt financings and other financial instruments, ensuring optimal structuring and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Contract Review & Negotiation
Assist to a limited extent business team in commercial contracts critical to project development and operations.

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Strategic Legal Advice
Offer expert counsel on key legal issues impacting Vena Energy’s business in the Philippines, with emphasis on compliance with applicable laws and regulations including anti-money-laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, corporate and commercial law

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Claims & Disputes
Manage and advise on potential or ongoing claims, disputes, and investigations.

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Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to Philippine laws, renewable energy regulations, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption frameworks.

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Corporate & Commercial Matters
Provide guidance on general corporate issues and day-to-day activities, including office leases, employment matters, and commercial contracts.

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Template Management
Review, standardize, and maintain legal document templates.

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Legal Research
Conduct legal research to support structuring and financing activities.

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Regional Matters
Support regional APAC legal matters as required.

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Team Supervision
Supervise and mentor at least 1 lawyer within the Philippines legal team.

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Other Duties
Undertake any other tasks assigned by country business teams or the Philippine Head of Legal.

Pre-requisites:

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Experience : Minimum of 15 years as a practicing lawyer.

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Industry Background : At least 5 years of experience in company structuring and restructuring, share transfers, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, special projects, corporate housekeeping and transactional tax and at least previous experience in project financings.

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Expertise : Strong background in structuring transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and project financing.

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Skills : Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage complex deals and provide clear, strategic advice.

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Leadership : Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?