Energy Legal Associate

China Three Gorges Latam, a leading renewable energy company, is seeking a Legal Associate to join its Mexico City team. This role is a key part of the Legal & Compliance Department, reporting directly to the Sr. Legal Associate and working in close coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer.

The Legal Associate will provide internal legal support to Kinich Energía and its affiliates, assisting with day-to-day legal needs across the organization. This position plays a vital role in helping implement effective legal and risk prevention mechanisms that protect the Company’s interests and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Associate will provide internal legal support and advice to the Company, its affiliates, and SPVs. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities :

• Corporate Governance
• Supports corporate governance, including the preparation of board and shareholder meetings, in line with Mexican law, bylaws, and internal policies.
• Drafts meeting calls, minutes, and maintains corporate books and records.
• General Legal Advice
• Provides research and document review for legal matters related to investments, financing, construction, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors legal publications such as the Federal Official Gazette and energy sector updates.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Supports the Legal Manager in reviewing transaction documents, managing data rooms, and coordinating with external parties such as lenders, trustees, and advisors.
• Contributes to the drafting of due diligence and legal reports during acquisition processes.
• Contract Management
• Drafts, reviews, and manages contracts and agreements following internal Policy.
• Organizes and maintains the contract archive, oversees numbering, and ensures compliance during the life cycle of contracts.
• Collaborates in procurement processes, including drafting RFPs, evaluation documents, contract approvals, and legal support for supplier selection.
• Litigation, Arbitration & Administrative Proceedings
• Coordinates with external counsel, tracks legal deadlines, and case-related documents.
• Assists with evidence gathering and internal litigation reports.
• Compliance
• Helps to adapt internal policies to align with Mexican legislation and corporate requirements.
• Assists in managing confidentiality issues, and identifying unethical or illegal conduct.
• Administrative Support
• Prepares reports and payment requests for the department.
• Support communications with government entities and supports internal administrative tasks.

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