Counsel

Excelerate Energy, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an in-house attorney based in the UAE. You will draft and negotiate contracts, oversee compliance, and collaborate with various teams on LNG projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in energy law and project financing, with a commitment to ensuring legal compliance across ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in LNG industry preferred.
• Five to ten years practicing in international energy industry required.
• Experience in project financing, EPC, and LNG vessel chartering.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including LNG and natural gas-related contracts.
• Oversee compliance with ongoing contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, and commercial teams on contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Project finance

Education

Graduate of a highly ranked law school

Licensed by the Ministry of Legal Affairs in UAE

Job description

Excelerate Energy is changing the waythe world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to Vice President, Legal, this employee will serve within the Company’s legal department as an inhouse attorney. The employee will (i) draft, review and negotiate contracts while working closely with various groups within the company, (ii) oversee and manage outside lawyers, and (iii) assist with internal corporate governance.

The employee will be actively involved in the development of new projects which may include LNG and natural sales, vessel chartering, regasification services, power plants and associated financings. Project development will require international travel. In developing new deals, the employee will assist the business team in projec.t structuring and ensuring the deal is financeable. As projects are implemented, the employee will help monitor contractual obligations and oversee any disputes arising under the contracts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Developing contractual structures for new projects to ensure proper mitigation of legal and tax risks, financeability and compliance with local law and regulation.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts (natural gas/LNG-related contracts, EPC contracts, guarantees, financing agreements, and other) in collaboration with various groups within the Company.
• Oversee existing contracts to ensure on-going compliance with contractual requirements.
• Play active role in coordination with various teams (finance, operations, commercial, other) to ensure proper legal involvement and coordination.
• Participate in meetings and calls to discuss contracts or new deals.
• Review and update standard legal templates.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of a highly ranked law school in the United States, United Kingdom or similar jurisdiction.
• Licensed by the Ministry of Legal Affairs to practice law in the United Arab Emirates.
• Five to ten years practicing at a major company in the international energy industry (required) and specifically in the LNG industry (preferred) or as an attorney at an Am Law 100 or Magic Circle law firm in the energy or project finance practice.
• Experience in project financing, EPC, power projects, LNG vessel chartering, LNG sale and purchase, and natural gas sale.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: During the initial three to six months of employment, the candidate will be expected to spend several weeks in Houston, Texas at the Excelerate Energy’s headquarters working with the VP Legal and other members of the legal team to come up to speed on company policies, practices and expectations. As projects arise, travel within the middle east and Asia may be as often as monthly.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be authorized to work in assigned location.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.