Solar Energy Lawyer

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. The successful candidate will be a self-starter rooted in deep industry experience (solar, energy) and a team player, collaborating easily with other members of the Team as well as members of the shareholding companies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.);
2. Provide general legal counsel to Company CEO on legal issues and risks, regarding complex commercial transactions, company policies and human resources or employment;
3. Support Company GM on all legal aspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives;
4. Responsible for providing legal support to members of the commercial team;
5. Lead legal structuring and negotiation of country-specific debt facilities;
6. Liaise with the legal department in sister and parent companies from time to time;
7. Oversee the selection and management of all outside legal counsel in a cost-effective manner;
8. Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment;
9. Support the development of corporate and compliance policies, procedures and programs, providing legal counsel for the same.

Requirements:

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance;
4. Experience working internationally and executing cross-border transactions;
5. Outstanding legal and business judgment ability to assess and anticipate risks as well as identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively;
6. Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple activities under tight deadlines;
7. High degree of professional ethics and integrity with special attention to maintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters;
8. Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel;
9. Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as a team member;
10. 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.