Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel
About PIDG
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative infrastructure project developer and investor that mobilizes private investment in sustainable and inclusive infrastructure across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. PIDG investments promote socio-economic development within a just transition to net zero emissions, combat poverty, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PIDG operates with core values of pioneering, partnership, safety, inclusivity, and urgency.
PIDG offers Technical Assistance for upstream, early-stage activities, and concessional capital; its project development arm – InfraCo – invests in early-stage project development, project, and corporate equity. PIDG's credit solutions include EAAIF (the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund), one of the first successful blended debt funds in low-income markets; GuarantCo, providing credit enhancement and local currency solutions to de-risk projects; and a growing portfolio of local credit enhancement facilities that unlock domestic institutional capital for infrastructure financing.
Since 2002, PIDG has supported 233 infrastructure projects to financial close, providing access to new or improved infrastructure for an estimated 228 million people. PIDG is funded by the governments of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, Sweden, Canada, and Germany. Learn more at
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Legal Asia and as a member of the Global Legal team, the Legal Counsel will provide transactional and legal support for PIDG's investments and projects across Asia, supporting PIDG's InfraCo project offerings in the region.
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Development, Investments, Financing, and Divestments
Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize legal documentation related to projects, including NDAs, funding agreements, investment and shareholder agreements, lease agreements, EPC contracts, PPA, and offtake arrangements, as well as divestment documents like share sale agreements.
Manage the legal risk aspects of project and investment documentation processes.
Liaise with internal teams such as Business Development, Investment Management, Asset Management, Sustainable Development Impact, and Finance regarding legal considerations.
Coordinate with the Business Integrity team to ensure compliance with policies and smooth project delivery.
Provide legal advice on development, structuring, financing, operation, dropping, wind-down, expansion, and exit strategies for investments and projects.
Manage and coordinate external counsel when necessary.
Corporate Aspects, Risk Management & Support
Develop and maintain global legal precedent documents and templates.
Contribute to legal policies, procedures, updates, and know-how sharing.
Stay informed on legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to InfraCo Asia's operations and risk management.
Lead or assist with multi-jurisdictional projects in collaboration with the Legal team.
Support the development of the Global Legal Team's strategy and cohesion.
Represent PIDG ethically and professionally at all times.
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor of Law (or equivalent), qualified in Singapore or a common law jurisdiction, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in private practice or in-house legal roles.
Skills & Experience
Team player with a proactive attitude.
Experience in Asia, especially in emerging markets like Indonesia; development finance, project finance, or M&A experience is highly advantageous.
Experience in infrastructure development or project financing is beneficial.
Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.
Excellent command of English, both oral and written. Knowledge of regional languages is a plus.
Strong work ethic, passion for PIDG's mission, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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