Legal Counsel, Japan

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal activities, including incorporation and structuring of entities and SPVs (including TKGK structures), obtaining power generation business licences, giving assistance to Feed-in Premium (FIP) application and other regulatory notifications, permits and licences related to the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), onshore wind and solar generation business particularly in the context of foreign investment.
• Advise on renewable energy/power generation regulatory framework and developments with a proper understanding of the main terms and conditions of tender documents, bidding requirements, consortium/ MOU/EPC agreements with partners to participate in tenders, project financing agreements, power purchase agreements (PPA), balancing agreements and other typical contracts/ agreements used domestically or internationally by the renewable energy industry.
• Draft (in English and/or Japanese) and negotiate typical contracts used in the renewables industry and those related to renewable energy power generation projects such as non-disclosure agreements, sales and purchase agreements, energy performance contracts, commission framework agreements, engineering procurement contracts, joint development agreements, development service agreements, powers of attorney, corporate guarantees, and others.
• Advise on general business law issues and managing legal issues of all areas of the company, including but not limited to corporate matters (such as capital increase/injection, shareholder/intragroup loans, capital reduction and statutory filings), disputes, procurement, human resources, data, safety, security, insurance and sustainability and community issues.
• Provide support for M&A transactions in Japan, including deal structuring (share/asset deals, TKGK and JV structures) and review of transaction documents from a Japanese law perspective, providing assistance in legal due diligence, management of signing, closing and post-closing integration matters and required filings and notifications (e.g. FEFTA, METI, BOJ reporting and other sector-specific approvals), by working closely with in-house M&A Counsel and external counsel and coordinating with relevant authorities.
• Represent the department as required in liaison with the Country Manager / Business Development Units and other relevant support units such as Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounts, FP&A, Asset Management Office, Engineering and Procurement office, Operations and Maintenance Unit, etc.
• Anticipate and manage any legal risks connected with or resulting from business strategy and operations.
• Monitor legislative developments and secure compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
• Pro-actively create and maintain awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Deliver high-quality work under deadlines and conscious about managing legal budget.
• Any other assignment as and when required by the APAC General Counsel or Legal Head Office.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws from a reputable university and qualified as Bengoshi.
• 3- 5 years of relevant enegy renewables experience.
• Previous experience in an in-house legal capacity preferred but not compulsory.
• Ability to work in both English and Japanese compulsory.
• Mandarin speaker candidates who are proficient in reading, writing in traditional Chinese who can also support Taiwan market is added advantage. 

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 2025 certification 

TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification  

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021  

Top Workplaces US 2021  

Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation 

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.

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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;

• More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose;
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