Assistant General Counsel South America

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. Following the recently announced transactions, the installed capacity managed by the company is 5.3 GW, almost 1 GW under construction and 6.8 GW under development. The footprint of the company now extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal has a track record of 20 years of experience in partnering with communities, institutions and customers that benefit from its power supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

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Assistant General Counsel South America

Santiago, Chile

Job Summary:

As Assistant General Counsel - South America, you will join our Legal team! In this role, you will report to EVP & Group General Counsel and will have the opportunity to oversee the company’s legal activities across the Region (Chile, Peru & Colombia). You will play a key role in facilitating the development of business strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, environmental, and sector-specific legal requirements, and managing legal risks for ContourGlobal. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the region’s and company’s growth objectives through various project and business development initiatives, including new project development, legal and regulatory due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. This covers all stages — from confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, due diligence processes, share purchase agreements, warranties, to other transactional documentation — as well as project acquisition and financing
• Preparing and overseeing the negotiation, drafting, implementation, and management of key project contracts (including PPA, O&M, TSA, EPC, and others).
• Managing the region’s legal matters across a range of areas, including project and contract execution, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation, aiming to mitigate legal and business risks.
• Ensuring timely compliance and accurate reporting in connection with loan agreements executed by the company.
• Leading the management of litigation and dispute resolution for the regional portfolio, including preparing legal budgets alongside local directors and finance managers, negotiating fee arrangements, and supervising external counsel.
• Ensuring adherence to the company’s internal policies and procedures, providing support to the Compliance function and its initiatives as necessary.
• Supporting the Group General Counsel by reporting on all significant legal matters arising in the region, including updates to internal and external stakeholders, management, the Board of Directors, and relevant committees.
• Efficiently managing internal and external legal resources and associated expenses, with the goal of supporting business outcomes and advancing strategic initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: law degree in Chile.
• Experience: At least 15 years’ working experience in either (i) in a top-tier national or international law firm with experience in energy & infrastructure sectors, or (ii) national or international companies operating in the energy sector. 
• Skills: Fluency in English is a very strong must.
• Travel requirements: This role will require some travel.

What drives your application forward:

• Able to work under deadlines and heavy workload pressures.
• Hands on, practical and autonomous personality.
• Excellent technical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and move from one project to another.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of M&A transactions (preferably gained at a regional level in a major international law firm) will be considered a must.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to the electricity generation industry will be considered a plus.

Our Values

• «We» is our greatest asset
• We respect and protect the environment
• We are doers, committed to doing things right
• We act with integrity and transparency
• We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here (link to be updated) more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working @CG:

• We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
• Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
• We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. Following the recently announced transactions, the installed capacity managed by the company is 5.3 GW, almost 1 GW under construction and 6.8 GW under development. The footprint of the company now extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal has a track record of 20 years of experience in partnering with communities, institutions and customers that benefit from its power supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

We are looking for the/a

Assistant General Counsel South America

Santiago, Chile

Job Summary:

As Assistant General Counsel - South America, you will join our Legal team! In this role, you will report to EVP & Group General Counsel and will have the opportunity to oversee the company’s legal activities across the Region (Chile, Peru & Colombia). You will play a key role in facilitating the development of business strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, environmental, and sector-specific legal requirements, and managing legal risks for ContourGlobal. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the region’s and company’s growth objectives through various project and business development initiatives, including new project development, legal and regulatory due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. This covers all stages — from confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, due diligence processes, share purchase agreements, warranties, to other transactional documentation — as well as project acquisition and financing
• Preparing and overseeing the negotiation, drafting, implementation, and management of key project contracts (including PPA, O&M, TSA, EPC, and others).
• Managing the region’s legal matters across a range of areas, including project and contract execution, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation, aiming to mitigate legal and business risks.
• Ensuring timely compliance and accurate reporting in connection with loan agreements executed by the company.
• Leading the management of litigation and dispute resolution for the regional portfolio, including preparing legal budgets alongside local directors and finance managers, negotiating fee arrangements, and supervising external counsel.
• Ensuring adherence to the company’s internal policies and procedures, providing support to the Compliance function and its initiatives as necessary.
• Supporting the Group General Counsel by reporting on all significant legal matters arising in the region, including updates to internal and external stakeholders, management, the Board of Directors, and relevant committees.
• Efficiently managing internal and external legal resources and associated expenses, with the goal of supporting business outcomes and advancing strategic initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: law degree in Chile.
• Experience: At least 15 years’ working experience in either (i) in a top-tier national or international law firm with experience in energy & infrastructure sectors, or (ii) national or international companies operating in the energy sector. 
• Skills: Fluency in English is a very strong must.
• Travel requirements: This role will require some travel.

What drives your application forward:

• Able to work under deadlines and heavy workload pressures.
• Hands on, practical and autonomous personality.
• Excellent technical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and move from one project to another.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of M&A transactions (preferably gained at a regional level in a major international law firm) will be considered a must.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to the electricity generation industry will be considered a plus.

Our Values

• «We» is our greatest asset
• We respect and protect the environment
• We are doers, committed to doing things right
• We act with integrity and transparency
• We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here (link to be updated) more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working @CG:

• We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
• Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
• We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!