Legal Manager

1. Review/assess the Legal DRE Project Development Criteria (Toolkit) and Companys appraisal requirements and incorporate them into the applicable standard operating procedures for the DREEFs technical assistance support criteria and methodology.
2. Work closely alongside and interface with the Legal counterpart officer at InfraCredit to ensure symmetry of information knowledge exchange and alignment on information/output requirements that meet project finance lenders bankability requirements.
3. Conduct thorough preliminary legal appraisal of potential DRE projects supported by the DREEF including reviewing permits licenses and other legal prerequisites.
4. Assess the legal feasibility of the projects and provide recommendations to the technical team.
5. Develop and review legal structures for the DRE developers and projects to ensure compliance with relevant local laws.
6. Draft negotiate and finalize contracts agreements and other legal documents related to project development financing and implementation.
7. Ensure that all projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
8. Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact DRE project development and advise the DREEF accordingly.
9. Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with DRE project development and financing.
10. Provide legal support for corporate-level activities including board meetings shareholder agreements and corporate filings.
11. Ensure that the DRE project developer adheres to best practices in corporate governance and legal compliance.
12. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients stakeholders and internal teams.
13. Manage the preparation of legal documentation required for project approvals companys legal appraisal and compliance with regulatory and investor requirements.
14. Engage with project stakeholders including developers co-investors and government entities to build partnerships and expand the network of the DREEF.
15. Lead knowledge management activities on all legal workstreams including documenting lessons learned from joint project development activities recommending revision(s) to the project development process based on lessons learned and providing legal training and support to internal and external teams and partners.
16. Lead and mentor the legal team fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
17. Participate in industry conferences and workshops to represent DREEF and expand its network in the renewable energy industry as well as stay abreast of advancements in the renewable energy sector to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements in the project development process of the DREEF.

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and BL qualification. A masters degree or relevant professional certifications is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in legal practice with a focus on renewable energy infrastructure or project finance.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations related to renewable energy projects e.g. Mini-Grid Regulations 2023 and Electricity Act 2023.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural and geographic settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to sustainability and renewable energy development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the capacity to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving the goals of the legal workstream.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including expertise in MS Office suite.
• Ability to simplify legal concepts and legal documentation.

A strong team player with a proven capacity to work independently