Legal Associate – Energy Company (Renewables)

A renewable energy organization in Jakarta is seeking a Legal Associate to contribute to high-impact projects across Indonesia.

Legal Associate – Renewable Energy Projects

Location: Jakarta

A renewable energy organisation in Jakarta is seeking a Legal Associate to join their expanding team, focusing on high-impact projects across Indonesia. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on landmark renewable powerplant developments, supporting operational contracts and project financing for initiatives that are shaping the nation’s sustainable future. You will be part of a supportive network of professionals, collaborating closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and smooth execution of complex land acquisitions and service agreements. The organisation values honesty, hard work, and a commitment to nurturing talent.

What you'll do:

As a Legal Associate – Renewable Energy Projects, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the legal framework for multiple large-scale powerplant developments. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve drafting and negotiating key operational contracts, facilitating land acquisitions across several regions, and collaborating with project managers to ensure seamless project delivery. You will also contribute your expertise to M&A transactions and project financing efforts, helping drive the success of both current projects and those in the pipeline. Regular site visits will allow you to connect directly with stakeholders on the ground, ensuring that all legal requirements are met efficiently. Your ability to analyse PLN tender documents will be crucial in guiding the team through regulatory complexities. Success in this role requires attention to detail, ethical conduct, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share knowledge within a collaborative environment.

• Draft, review, and negotiate operational contracts for renewable energy projects, including service agreements and operation & maintenance contracts.
• Support land acquisition processes in Lombok, Gorontalo, and Padang by preparing legal documentation and liaising with local authorities.
• Collaborate with project managers on three active projects as well as a robust pipeline of five to ten upcoming developments.
• Assist in M&A transactions and project financing activities by ensuring all legal aspects are thoroughly addressed and compliant with regulations.
• Conduct site visits at least once per year to each project location to oversee legal matters related to land acquisition and contract implementation.
• Analyse tender documents to provide guidance on regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth project execution from inception through completion.
• Provide expert advice on operational contracts, particularly focusing on the complexities of operation & maintenance agreements.
• Ensure all legal processes are conducted honestly, ethically, and in accordance with company values.
• Maintain accurate records of all legal proceedings, contracts, and communications related to renewable energy projects.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Legal Associate – Renewable Energy Projects role brings substantial experience from either law firms or energy sector actors. Your background should include independent management of complex legal matters—particularly those involving land acquisitions—and familiarity with operational contracts specific to renewable powerplants. You possess strong analytical abilities when reviewing regulatory documents such as PLN tenders. Your approach is grounded in honesty and hard work; you thrive in environments where collaboration is encouraged and knowledge-sharing is valued. Interpersonal skills are key: you communicate clearly with colleagues across departments as well as external stakeholders.

• Minimum five years’ experience working as a legal professional within law firms or energy sector organisations is essential for this position.
• Proven track record as a single contributor managing complex legal tasks independently while being dependable within a team setting.
• Experience handling land acquisitions and/or land matters.
• Familiarity with M&A transactions and project financing processes relevant to renewable energy projects is required.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate operational contracts such as service agreements and operation & maintenance contracts is critical.
• Understanding of tender documents or similar regulatory frameworks will be helpful for guiding project teams through compliance issues.
• Honesty and hardworking nature are valued traits that align with the organisation’s ethos of ethical conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Commitment to ongoing learning through training opportunities provided by the organisation is expected.
• Willingness to travel for site visits at least once per year to each project location.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in Indonesia’s renewable energy landscape while advancing your legal career within an inclusive team environment, this opportunity awaits you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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