Solar Energy Lawyer - 45k aed +schooling + bonus etc - Dubai or KSA

Our Client is a regional solar developer, a new JV. The company provides renewable and energy efficiency services to commercial and industrial clients. The company started operations in 2023 and has offices in Dubai and Riyadh. The Role: They are seeking an experienced candidate with strong legal foundation for the role of General Counsel.

The General Counsel will be responsible for leading and supporting a broad range of legal, transactional, compliance and corporate matters. Key responsibilities include (i) acting as primary in house attorney; (ii) structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the field of solar and energy efficiency as well as other general agreements and finance contracts; (iii) selecting and managing outside legal counsel; and (iv) establishing and managing corporate governance and compliance policies. The General Counsel will work closely with the Contracts & Procurement Manager and will report to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Structure and negotiate solar and energy efficiency commercial agreements (PPA, SLA, EPC, Shared Savings Agreements, PDA, etc.) and other general commercial agreements (Service Agreements, MoU, NDAs, etc.).
• Provide general legal counsel to the Company CEO on legal issues and risks regarding complex commercial transactions, company policies and human resources or employment.
• Support the Company GM on all legal aspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives.
• Provide legal support to members of the commercial team.
• Lead legal structuring and negotiation of country specific debt facilities.
• Liaise with the legal department in sister and parent companies from time to time.
• Oversee the selection and management of all outside legal counsel in a cost effective manner.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Support the development of corporate and compliance policies, procedures and programs, providing legal counsel for the same.

Requirements:

• Internationally recognized legal qualifications and at least 7 years' general experience and at least 5 years focused on commercial & contract law in the solar / energy sector.
• Extensive experience and strong track record structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector.
• Specifically, experience with PPA, EPC, O&M and Energy efficiency agreements is essential.
• Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance.
• Experience working internationally and executing cross border transactions.
• Outstanding legal and business judgment: ability to assess and anticipate risks as well as identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast paced environment and balance multiple activities under tight deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity with special attention to maintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits package and performance based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on sustainability.

Location: This position could be based in Dubai or Riyadh, though it is expected occasional travel to other GCC countries to support legal transactions.