Legal Counsel (Part-time)

About Us  

ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions (“Group”) is a leading clean energy and technology group, which aims to work towards a net-zero world. The Group, whose origins date back to 2003 was formed to address the growing global need for comprehensive integrated decarbonisation solutions. ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions aims to offer an end-to-end energy transition service worldwide from a single source, providing bespoke emission reduction and active carbon removal solutions rather than disparate individual products and services. Headquartered in Switzerland, our 1200+ employees across 36 locations develop, finance, construct, operate and manage climate solutions globally with a focus on the high-growth Asia-Pacific Region. Through our growing portfolio of climate solutions ranging from state-of the art renewable power generation and storage, green fuels, smart energy infrastructure to high-quality decarbonisation and climate finance offerings we help governments, companies and private consumers around the world accelerate their transition to Net Zero. 

Your Role 

Aligned to our accelerated growth plan and further diversification of our Climate Infrastructure portfolio, you will have a unique opportunity to play a key role in executing on our innovative strategy. You will ensure that the commercial elements of our investments are effectively identified, negotiated and documented and that legal risk is effectively managed. Together with external advisers, you will oversee all legal aspects of the project development and investment process throughout the entire life cycle including origination, project development, evaluation, due diligence, financing, closing and monitoring. You will be responsible for key documentation including power purchase and fuel supply agreements, financing agreements, construction arrangements and key permits and approvals, and will be involved in internal policies and compliance programs to ensure adherence with external guidelines, governance and regulatory frameworks. 

This role (60% full time equivalent) will report to the Head of Climate Infrastructure and will be based in Singapore. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Provide legal support as relates to new transactions and matters arising from our existing Climate Infrastructure portfolio. 

• Lead the identification, escalation and mitigation of legal risks associated with our origination and asset management activities as part of the legal work stream. 

• Assist with the negotiation of a wide range of transactional documents.   

• Own the relationship with external due diligence providers to ensure all material risks are addressed. 

• Manage and provide advice on legal documentation and commercial terms relating to our direct investment activity. 

• Ensuring the maintenance of company secretarial records and legal compliance for our direct investments.

• Oversee various business-related negotiations including a variety of contracts, consulting with external counsel as needed. 

Your Experience and Qualifications 

• 10-15 years of legal experience with private practice at a law firm or an in-house legal function within a renewable energy investing environment or a strategic developer / IPP. 

• Law degree from a recognised university. 

• Demonstrated understanding of renewable energy investments as well as corporate and M&A transactional law. 

• Extensive experience working on corporate/commercial transactions in emerging markets with a robust working knowledge of shareholder arrangements and direct investments. 

• Strong ability to independently lead multiple legal workstreams. 

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Your Personal Attributes & Competencies 

• Problem solving 

• Analytical reasoning 

• Detail oriented 

• Integrity 

• Collaborative 

Our Values 

Being passionate, curious, agile and courageous are values that we embrace every day to guide our behaviours and decisions.  

Equal Employment Opportunities 

ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and we provide equal opportunities to all existing employees and applicants. We are proud of our diverse backgrounds inclusive of race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, social and educational background. At ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions everyone contributes something unique and distinct, which helps us to make a positive impact on the world we share.   

Are you ready to make a real impact?  

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