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About the Role

EDP Japan is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region within the global renewable energy leader, EDP Group. We focus on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and storage technologies. Join us to be part of a global transformation in renewable energy and contribute to sustainable projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on entity incorporation, structuring, and obtaining necessary licenses for power generation businesses, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), onshore wind, and solar projects, particularly concerning foreign investment.
• Advise on the renewable energy/power generation regulatory framework, including tender documents, bidding requirements, consortium agreements, project financing, PPAs, and other industry-standard contracts.
• Draft and negotiate contracts in English and/or Japanese for the renewables industry, such as NDAs, sales agreements, EPC contracts, and joint development agreements.
• Advise on general business law matters, including corporate issues, disputes, procurement, HR, data, safety, insurance, and sustainability.
• Support M&A transactions in Japan, including deal structuring, document review, due diligence, and post-closing integration, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.
• Represent the legal department in liaisons with the Country Manager, Business Development Units, and other support units like Finance and Engineering.
• Anticipate and manage legal risks associated with business strategy and operations.
• Monitor legislative developments and ensure business operations comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Proactively educate business employees on compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Deliver high-quality work within deadlines and manage the legal budget effectively.
• Undertake any other assignments as 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 energy renewables experience.
• Previous experience in an in-house legal capacity is preferred but not compulsory.
• Ability to work in both English and Japanese is compulsory.
• Mandarin speaker proficient in traditional Chinese who can support the Taiwan market is an added advantage.

Skills

• Legal advice
• Entity incorporation and structuring
• Power generation business licensing
• Regulatory compliance
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• M&A support
• Legal due diligence
• Risk management
• Legislative monitoring
• Business law
• Corporate law
• Human resources law
• Data privacy law
• Insurance law
• Sustainability law
• English proficiency
• Japanese proficiency
• Mandarin proficiency

Location

• Japan

Work Type

• Flexible work conditions

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor of Laws
• Qualified as Bengoshi

Benefits

• Remuneration compatible with the role
• Additional benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Cross-cutting projects
• Mobilities
• Volunteering
• Flexible workplace
• Healthy workplace
• Inclusive workplace
• Meaningful work experience
• Preparation for future challenges
• Opportunities for development
• Internal mobility

About the Company

• EDP Japan is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers.
• EDP Japan 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.
• We create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society.
• As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion.
• We 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.
• 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 Opportunity

• Equal opportunities for all.
• 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.