Legal Counsel (Fixed-Term Contract)

Akuo is the leading independent producer of renewable and distributed energy based in France established since 2007. Akuo has already invested 2.6 billion euros in green energy. To date, the portfolio represents a total capacity of 1.7 GW of assets in operation and under construction, and more than 20 GW of projects under development. Akuo is supported by a wide range of financial partners including Multilateral Agencies, Development Finance Institutions, commercial banks, asset managers and private equity firms. With more than 450 employees to date, our group is established in more than fifteen countries around the world and is present on five continents.

Akuo is looking for a Legal Counsel (LC) that will be working as part of the team to support the activities and progress of Akuo project portfolios in Indonesia throughout the development, financing, construction, and operational stage. This position is for a determined duration contract of 18 months (2024Q4/2025Q1). The LC will be based in Bali/Jakarta. S/He will report to both Country Director and Head of Legal. Akuo put in place remote working policy (hybrid of 3d office / 2d home-remote).

Key Responsibilities

Corporate

• Advising on general legal and regulatory framework in Indonesia on both corporate topic and project
• Drafting of the minutes of the shareholders’ meetings (approval of annual accounts, transfer of registered office, etc.) in collaboration with the legal department (based in Paris) and the Finance department.
• Incorporation of the SPV companies necessary to develop the projects in Indonesia: drafting of the Articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, call/put option agreements etc. to reflect the constraints of Indonesia laws applicable to PT Penanaman Modal Asing (PT PMA)
• Follow-up of corporate-matters, reporting, and compliance, of Akuo entities in Indonesia
• Performing the required formalities before notably the administrative and tax authorities, including but not limited to Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal (BKPM) / Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MOLHR) for the incorporation of the entities and throughout the lifetime of the companies.

Business / Contracts

• Ensure compliance of the business contracts with the business model of the projects,
• And generally, in collaboration with other members of the legal department, provide legal assistance under Indonesian laws in all areas of law with developers and the operational in charge of projects in Indonesia.
• Participate in the definition of legal structures of projects (structures, domicile) and drafting of the business contracts (joint venture agreement, development agreement, shareholder agreement, share purchase agreement, Commercial Offer, Power Purchase Agreement);
• Assist the operational teams in charge of the development of the projects, including corporate and litigation matters;
• Work in active collaboration with the Project Finance team and if necessary, the Finance Department.
• Drafting, to the attention of operational and developers, of all types of commercial agreements (services agreements, EPC contracts, supply agreements, etc.);

Risks and Insurance

• Assist the legal department in Paris in the implementation and management of the insurance policies locally.

Possibility to support other English speaking countries of the Asian Pacific Region where the Group has some activities with the help of local counsels on the tasks listed above.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English. Speaking French is an advantage
• At least 5 years professional experience in the same type of position, and exposure in energy/power/infrastructure sector is an advantage
• Understand the importance of energy transition for world economy and sustainability
• Team player, Autonomous, Good communication skills and Open-minded profile
• Should be able to handle a flexible time schedule
• Is confident in working with multi-disciplinary and international teams.
• Experience in structuring an M&A activities is an advantage
• Degree in Law (Commercial/Business). Having Master degree is an advantage;

Benefits:

• Complete Medical Insurance
• Attractive salary negotiable based on profile & experience
• Transportation, Communication, and Site Visit Allowance
• Various trainings (inhouse and external providers) in Indonesia and HQ (Paris)
• Performance Bonus
• Hybrid WFO & WFH arrangements (3 office / 2 remote)
• Pension fund (DPLK)
• Social security and universal healthcare in accordance to prevailing regulations