Legal Contracts Manager - Utilities/Power

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the utilities sector is seeking a legal expert in the UAE to manage contract strategies and oversee compliance. The successful candidate will have significant legal experience, particularly in contract management within the power/utilities sector. They will lead legal frameworks across projects and negotiate critical agreements, ensuring regulatory adherence. A competitive compensation package and impactful role await qualified applicants.

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 contracts such as PPA and EPC.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex environments and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Multi-stakeholder management

Drafting contracts

Negotiating contracts

Fluent English

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 specialized matters and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with finance and technical teams to finalise settlement systems and ensure contractual obligations are met

Job Offer

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

Qualifications

• 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