In-house Legal counsel /Energy sector experience required/ - ДОТООД ХУУЛЬЧ

The In-house Legal counsel is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to all business operations of the Company in Mongolia. The position ensures that the Company’s investments, commercial activities, energy sector projects, project development, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and relationships with governmental authorities are conducted in full compliance with Mongolian laws and international business standards, while effectively identifying and managing legal risks.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law or a related field; an overseas degree is preferred. Must-Have Experience • Energy / Infrastructure Project Legal Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience in project development and project finance, with strong preference for candidates with experience in power projects, or large-scale infrastructure projects. • Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Proven experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Investment Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC/related project contracts, and large-scale land lease/acquisition agreements, particularly with government entities and project stakeholders. • Cross-Border / Multinational Corporate Environment: Demonstrated experience managing legal matters for cross-border project structures, including foreign parent companies, local subsidiaries, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) / project companies. • Government & Regulatory Affairs: Proven experience working with ministries, regulatory bodies, and other government authorities on investment approvals, licensing, land and zoning matters, project development approvals, and energy-sector regulatory and tariff-related matters. Nice-to-Have Experience • CIS / Central Asia Market Experience: Prior experience providing legal counsel for projects in CIS or Central Asian markets, particularly Kyrgyzstan, is highly advantageous. • International Dispute Resolution: Good understanding of, or practical experience in, international arbitration and dispute resolution, particularly disputes arising from Investment Agreements, PPAs, or international commercial contracts. • Project Finance: Experience supporting legal due diligence for project financing, particularly from the perspective of international financial institutions, development banks, or other international lenders. Other Requirements • Ability to Work Under Pressure: Demonstrated resilience, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence to manage high workloads, tight project deadlines, and complex infrastructure development requirements. • Multinational Corporate Adaptability: Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural corporate environment, coordinating with international headquarters, local teams, external counsel, and government authorities. • Agility & Results Orientation: Highly proactive and results-driven, with the flexibility to adapt priorities and working arrangements in response to evolving project requirements and business needs.