Legal Counsel
IFU
We Are Hiring! Open Position : October 2024 Legal Counsel Green energy and infrastructure for Impact Investments Find Our More About the Role:: www.cedarafrica.com About IFU The Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. IFU provides risk capital to companies operating in developing coonucnotmrimeseracciarol stesrmAsfriincat,heAfsoiar,mLoafteinquAitmy,erloicaansaanndd gpuaarrtsantoefesE.urope. Investments are made IFU has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 30.5 billion, of which IFU has contributed EUR 3.4 billion. Capital under management is EUR 2.1 billion. (Read more at www . i f u . d k ) IFU is an independent government-owned fund offering risk capital to companies in developing countries and emerging markets. IFU is not a provider of aid or business grants. We work on a commercial basis, because we believe that business investment is a good way to create lasting improvements. IFU is a fund manager of a number of other investment funds. We think innovatively about ways to deploy our capital, attract, and mobilise other investors, and drive transformational and sustainable impact in developing countries and emerging markets. IFU mainly takes minority shareholdings and is an active investor in growth companies within our focus sectors. IFU invests in financially viable companies, contributing to the green transition as well as economic and social development. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity and loans. The purpose is to contribute to the green transition, economic and social development in the investment countries and to support the realisation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 0 2 TheOpportunity IFU is looking for a Legal Counsel to work out of the IFU Nairobi Office JOB LOCATION Nairobi , pforrojethcet fimnaanincinpgaritn gweintherinal. renewables and infrastructure as well as BACKGROUND OF THE ROLE IFU makes direct equity and debt investments using IFU’s own funds and as a fund manager for several investment funds, all with a strong focus on impact investing. All investments must support the green transition and contribute to poverty alleviation and reduced inequality. The Legal Counsel will be working out of the Nairobi office at IFU but supporting teams in other IFU locations too, creating economic and social progress in developing countries through impact investments with 6 close colleagues in IFU L e g a l ( w h i c h a r e b a s e d C o p e a g e n a n d e w D e l h i , I n d i a ) . T he r e will be CANDIDATE PROFILE The Candidate will support the IFU mainly the Green Energy team in debt and M&A transactions and provide legal advice in relation to the legal aspects of such impact investments. This includes the preparation, review and negotiation of legal documentation and assisting in structuring transactions in collaboration with external law firms. You will be involved in the entire process, and your advice plays a significant role. From time to time the transactions will require you to travel abroad to visit the project, and travel may occur at short notice. However, we try to be as flexible as possible in order to maintain a healthy work/life balance. THE REPORTING LINE The position is based in Nairobi, and you will report to the SVP Legal in Copenhagen. 0 3 Y ourresponsibilities Support the investment teams by commenting on investment structures or by drafting agreements and other legal documents and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues within project financing. Review pre-signing notes and other internal risk management documents with the purpose of ensuring clarity on what legal obligations IFU and managed funds undertake. Together with colleagues from Investments communicate and negotiate with external parties (investment partners, external counsel, p u b li c a u t ho r i t i e s e t c . ) Assess if and what kind of external legal advice is necessary and provide relevant support and communication with external counsel. Ad hoc advice on single issues, e.g. breach of contract. Maintain and develop IFU standard templates, guidelines and policies. Ability to write in clear, precise and correct English. Stay updated on relevant new legislation and precedent. Develop and deliver internal training for IFU staff on law, processes and standard templates. 0 4
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