MANAGER - LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS AT HUSK POWER SYSTEMS NIGERIA LIMITED | LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including  e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to superchange economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Job Description:

• The Manager- Legal will serve as the principal legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic legal guidance across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and project development activities.
• The role will support business growth, market expansion, and complex energy projects by ensuring legal soundness, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Legal Advisory & Strategy

• Act as the primary legal advisor to executive management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Provide strategic legal input into business decisions, expansion initiatives, and market entry strategies.
• Support project development, structuring, and execution across the HMG portfolio.

Legal Risk Management:

• Develop and implement robust legal risk management frameworks.
• Proactively identify legal exposures and implement mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.

Contracts & Commercial Structuring:

• Lead the structuring, drafting, review, and negotiation of key agreements, including:

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs):

• Interconnection Agreements
• EPC Contracts and other project-related agreements
• Standardize contract templates and frameworks across the organization.
• Ensure all agreements align with the company’s risk appetite and operational priorities.

Project Finance Support:

• Support project finance transactions by:

Managing legal due diligence processes

•  Reviewing and negotiating financing documentation
• Collaborate with financial and commercial teams to enable bankable project structures.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Lead the application, procurement, and renewal of licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory bodies, including the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide actionable guidance to the business.

Stakeholder & External Counsel Management:

• Manage relationships with external solicitors and legal advisors.
• Represent the company in dealings with regulators, government agencies, and industry bodies.

Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Oversight:

• Oversee company secretarial functions and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Maintain statutory records, filings, and regulatory correspondence in coordination with the Company Secretary.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Develop proactive strategies to minimize legal risks and protect company interests.

Legal Function Leadership:

• Lead, structure, and strengthen the legal function.
• Establish efficient legal processes and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and commercial teams to support business outcomes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6–8 years of legal and regulatory experience. Experience in the energy/Telecoms sector is an added advantage
• Proven experience advising on large-scale projects and complex transactions.
• Prior experience in a leadership or senior legal role. Minimum of 4 years
• Strong knowledge of energy sector regulations and project structures.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and legal drafting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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