Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M/F

SPIE; Marlenheim; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking a Regional Lawyer to manage legal matters across the Middle East and Asia. This role includes overseeing corporate and contractual issues, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business law and excellent analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of senior experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• Overseeing all legal matters in the Middle East and Asia.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.
• Providing legal secretarial services.

Connaissances

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Pragmatism

Adaptability

Autonomy

Rigor

Initiative

Teamwork

Formation

Postgraduate legal degree (Bac +5)

Description du poste

Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M/F

Job title

Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M/F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Based in Doha within the Middle East Business Unit and reporting to the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy in France, the Regional Lawyer will oversee all legal matters (corporate, contracts, legal affairs, and compliance) in the region. The main responsibilities include:

1. Corporate/Disputes Matters

• Providing legal secretarial services to SPIE Global Services Energy companies in the Middle East and Asia, including drafting agendas and minutes, approving financial statements, granting mandates/delegations of authority, incorporation of companies, share transfers, and formalities.
• Participating in extraordinary transactions such as mergers and restructurings.
• Reviewing, drafting, and monitoring corporate contracts and documents.
• Resolving corporate legal issues and ensuring contractual commitments are secured to mitigate legal risks.
• Monitoring pre-litigation, litigation, and transactional procedures.
• Drafting commercial leases and contributing to risk analysis during contractual arrangements or restructuring operations.
• Updating contractual documentation and advising operational staff on legal issues.

Contracts

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of contracts including MOUs, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, service contracts, O&M contracts, and turnkey projects.
• Negotiating bank and parent company guarantees.
• Preparing legal documentation for tenders and supporting risk review processes by identifying legal and contractual risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

Additionally, the role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in anti-corruption measures by promoting a compliance culture and serving as the Compliance Legal Referent for the SPIE Global Services Energy Compliance Officer in the Middle East and Asia region.

Profile

Postgraduate legal degree (Bac +5) in Business and Corporate Law with at least 7 years of senior experience, either in a law firm or in-house. Willing to manage all legal affairs for the entire region.

Proficiency in English is required.

Strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills are essential.

Key qualities include pragmatism, adaptability, autonomy, rigor, initiative, and teamwork.

Working at SPIE

What we offer

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Location

Based in Doha, Middle East.

Minimum experience required

6 years or more.

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency).

Additional Information

SPIE Global Services Energy is an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group, operating across multiple continents, with a focus on energy infrastructure, aiming to improve technical performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability.