To support its continued growth, InfraCo Asia is actively seeking applicants for a Legal Counsel role, based in Indonesia, Jakarta. As part of the Executive Management Team, the Legal Counsel will help to contribute to InfraCo Asia’s mission, which is to catalyse the private sector investments needed to bridge the infrastructure gap in Asia’s emerging markets.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic infrastructure investment and development organisation, with a solid track record of creating bankable and sustainable infrastructure projects that have a high development impact on people, planet and regional economies. The role is ideal for a highly-driven individual who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

About InfraCo Asia

InfraCo Asia, a company of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), is headquartered in Singapore and invests in early-stage project development to grow the pipeline of commercially viable projects in emerging markets in South and South East Asia.

InfraCo Asia brings bankable infrastructure projects to the market through complementary partnerships. Our investments and capabilities mobilise private sector capital and drive sustainable impact.

We are committed to international standards of governance, and our projects prioritise HSES and
development impact, guided by PIDG’s frameworks. We exist to catalyse positive outcomes for communities, countries, and the climate.

InfraCo Asia is currently funded by four members of PIDG – the governments of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia.

More information about PIDG and InfraCo Asia’s model and approach can be found at www.pidg.org and www.infracoasia.com. View InfraCo Asia’s brand video here: bit.ly/IAD10.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Legal (Asia) and as a member of the global Legal function of the PIDG Group, working closely with all functions in Infraco Asia including the Indonesia-based Project team, Business Development, Investment Management and Finance, the Legal Counsel will provide transactional, legal, compliance and risk management support to InfraCo Asia investments and projects.

Areas of focus will include corporate and shareholder matters, project development and financing aspects, co-investments and divestments, and compliance & risk management. Daily tasks include reviewing and drafting project related agreements, throughout the project lifecycle from early development to commercial operation; such as NDA, MOU, joint investment agreements, shareholder agreements, funding agreements, lease agreements, and consultancy agreements.

The Legal Counsel also provides legal advice and assistance to all internal business functions; managing external legal counsels (local and overseas); and managing risk and supporting compliance audits and monitoring.

Requirements and Attributes

• Qualified lawyer in Indonesia with at least 5 years PQE in private practice and/or in-house legal
  department;
• Experience in infrastructure and energy development projects or infrastructure financing in
  Indonesia and Asia regional emerging markets;
• Experienced with working with diverse stakeholders including local government authorities (e.g. PLN);
• Highly proficient in both oral and written English and Bahasa;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite;
• Strong appreciation and passion for PIDG and InfraCo Asia’s mandate with a strong work ethic
  and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment essential.

Interested applicants, please send your detailed, updated resume to careers@infracoasia.com. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in InfraCo Asia.

Application deadline: 19 May 2024

PIDG is an equal opportunities employer and values the diversity of all its employees, associates, owners, service providers and customers.