Solar
EPC Lawyer
Our client is seeking an experienced EPC Lawyer to join their regional procurement team working on the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts across the APAC region. The ideal candidate would play a pivotal role in supporting our clients onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and battery projects and would be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts across various renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with legal standards, mitigating risks, and driving successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Advice and support in respect of all projects in APAC (with particular focus on the Philippines, India, Japan and Australia) including the following:Drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating project contracts, including:EPC turnkey contractsSplit contracts (TSA + BOP etc.)Multi-contract (multiple packages)O&M contractsAdvising and supporting the relevant business teams and other internal stakeholders in relation to all legal aspects of procurement and construction activitiesIdentifying and assessing legal risks associated with the construction of renewable energy projects and making recommendations to mitigate those risks Requirements Native/fluent/bilingual EnglishQualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction.Minimum of 6+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in EPC contractsKnowledge and experience in drafting common law contracts (English, Singapore, Australia)Demonstrated expertise in onshore and offshore wind, and solar energy projectsExceptional drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills with a proven track record of handling complex EPC contracts, including FIDIC based contractsConfident in negotiation and willing and able to negotiate against counterparties with a range of experience and expertiseExperience advising on cross-border transactions and working with international clientsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and manage relationships with external stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment