Senior Legal Manager (Structuring)

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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:Transaction StructuringLead 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.Mergers & AcquisitionsAdvise management on M&A opportunities, conduct due diligence, and negotiate transaction documents to support corporate growt.Project FinancingProvide legal support on debt financings and other financial instruments, ensuring optimal structuring and compliance with regulatory requirements.Contract Review & NegotiationAssist to a limited extent business team in commercial contracts critical to project development and operations.Strategic Legal AdviceOffer 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 lawClaims & DisputesManage and advise on potential or ongoing claims, disputes, and investigations.Regulatory ComplianceEnsure adherence to Philippine laws, renewable energy regulations, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption frameworks.Corporate & Commercial MattersProvide guidance on general corporate issues and day-to-day activities, including office leases, employment matters, and commercial contracts.Template ManagementReview, standardize, and maintain legal document templates.Legal ResearchConduct legal research to support structuring and financing activities.Regional MattersSupport regional APAC legal matters as required.Team SupervisionSupervise and mentor at least 1 lawyer within the Philippines legal team.Other DutiesUndertake any other tasks assigned by country business teams or the Philippine Head of Legal. Pre-requisites: Experience: Minimum of 15 years as a practicing lawyer.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.Expertise: Strong background in structuring transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and project financing.Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage complex deals and provide clear, strategic advice.Leadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers.