About the job Legal and Contract Manager The purpose of the role is to provide legal and contract management support services to the Group and its subsidiaries to ensure the effective management of legal and contractual risks for all group activities, portfolio investments, and their underlying projects. Legal and Contract Manager reports to the Executive General Counsel. Project Development Support Support Pro Dev business unit to draft, manage, negotiate and execute a range of agreements relatingto the companies project development pipeline including, joint venture agreements, land lease options,land agreements, memorandums of understanding, joint development agreements and sale-leasebackarrangements. Support bid activities and ensure compliance of bids with RFP requirements Support engagements with various authorities related to project development, including environmentalauthorities, municipalities, and others as appropriate. Support negotiation and drafting of project documents, specifically power purchase agreements andproject development agreements for commercial and industrial clients. Energy Operations Support Draft, negotiate and advise on Management Services Agreements, Construction ManagementAgreements and Operations & Maintenance Agreements Manage risk associated with Energy Operations contracts Contribute to Project Management Processes Setting and updating of IPP Projects as per contractual agreements from the Tender stage toOperation & Maintenance - full project cycle. Update the risk and opportunity matrix, focusing on contract execution and mitigation measures. Provide support to the implementation Project Risk Management Procedure for identifying project risksduring the project lifecycle. Change Order Control and Management Implement and oversee the change order procedure, validating requests and maintaining records. Manage claims in collaboration with internal and external legal teams. Coordinate claim investigations, prepare counterclaims, and participate in litigation as needed. Conduct preliminary due diligence on suppliers, Major & Subcontractors to ensure compliance withproject specifications. Provide guidance to contract administrators/project team when dealing with various contracts,including asset management, and tracking of progress in line with the applicable contract schedule. Contractual Awareness and Communication Familiarize and provide updates to all employees/stakeholders with key contracts, agreements, andobligations. Provide permanent support to reinforce commercial and contractual awareness. Direct the Contract Management activities of project team members in the execution of projects. Support the Project Managers in preparing reports to the Lenders Technical Advisor and co ordinatewith the Contract Administrator/Proposal engineer to ensure all supporting documentation is providedtimeously. Desired Skills & Qualifications LLB Admitted Attorney 8 + years experience with top law firm and in-house experience preferred Contract Management, IPP Project experience/renewable energy project experience. EPC Contract Management experience (Claims and disputes) IPP Project Development & Construction (Solar and Wind Farms) / EPC and PPA negotiationsexperience Outstanding business acumen, decisive critical thinking skills and subtle professional confidence Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities, work Independently and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrixed environment Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr