Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents
Structuring and preparing fund documentation, term sheets and investment memorandums
Managing external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Identifying and mitigating project specific legal risks
Advising on business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and liquidations
Preparing and monitoring grant agreements and donor funding instruments
Conducting legal due diligence and issuing legal opinions
Supporting stakeholder and investor negotiations
LEGAL
INVESTMENT FUND DESIGN & STRUCTURING
Design and implementation of impact and development finance funds (onshore and offshore)
Advisory on blended finance mechanisms and tiered investment vehicle structures
Legal opinions on fund governance, investor protection and risk mitigation
Entity formation and incorporation of fund structures
Drafting and review of fund documentation: LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters and drawdown notices
Cross-border regulatory compliance, including reporting requirements and licensing obligations
Oversight and monitoring of fund setups and implementations
REGULATORY & CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
CARBON & NATURE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Negotiating and drafting ERPAs, MOUs and other project contracts
Reviewing land tenure, project rights and ownership structures
Advising on local legislation, compliance requirements and carbon market rules
Negotiating benefit-sharing agreements with landholders and stakeholders
Supporting credit verification, issuance and registration processes
Identifying legal and contractual risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Advising on governance frameworks, statutory duties and fiduciary obligations
Managing corporate registrations, secretarial filings and compliance calendars
Preparing company constitutions, shareholder agreements and governance policies
Conducting compliance reviews and monitoring regulatory reporting obligations
Supporting risk management frameworks and internal control processes
Independent Director and Trustee appointments
Liaising with regulators and compliance to local and international standards
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