Legal Contracts Manager - Utilities/Power

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment consultancy is seeking a Legal Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing legal frameworks and compliance within the power sector, requiring extensive experience in contract management and strong negotiation skills. You will work closely with the CEO and legal counsel, ensuring alignment with regulatory goals and managing complex agreements. Attractive compensation and opportunity to work in a leadership role included.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to work closely with leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of legal experience with at least 8 years in contract management.
• Strong understanding of IWPP frameworks and agreements.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal and contractual strategy across all project phases.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Oversee compliance with UAE regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contracts

IWPP

Power

Power Purchase Agreements

Utilities

Job description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role plays a critical part in overseeing regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, and legal frameworks across multiple project phases. Operating within the power and utilities sector, the role requires deep familiarity with industry‑specific contracts and regulatory structures within a complex infrastructure environment.

Client Details

A new entity backed by a well‑established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Description

• Lead the legal and contractual strategy across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial goals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including PPA, O&M, LTSA, Fuel Supply, and EPC contracts.
• Manage correspondence and relationships with counterparties to protect legal and commercial interests.
• Oversee compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including permits, certifications, and statutory registrations.
• Support corporate governance through preparation of board resolutions, shareholder documentation, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors on specialised matters and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with finance and technical teams to finalise settlement systems and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Profile

• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years focused on contract management in the power/utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of IWPP frameworks and key agreements such as PPA, EPC, O&M, LTSA, and Fuel Supply contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi‑stakeholder environments and regulatory compliance in the UAE.
• Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high‑value commercial contracts with strategic impact.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an impactful role.

Skills

contracts, IWPP, power, power purchase agreements, utilities