General Counsel

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced General Counsel to handle legal matters in the solar and energy sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in commercial and contract law, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to ethical standards. This role includes competitive salary, remote work option, and professional development opportunities, based in either Dubai or Riyadh.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work from home option

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, at least 5 in commercial & contract law.
• Strong track record in structuring and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate commercial agreements in solar and energy efficiency.
• Provide legal counsel on complex commercial transactions.
• Oversee the selection of outside legal counsel.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Internationally recognized legal qualifications

Job description

Overview

Our client is a regional solar developer, a new JV in the region. The company provides renewable and energy efficiency services to commercial and industrial clients. The company started operations in 2023 and has offices in Dubai and Riyadh.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced candidate with a 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.

• Acting as primary in-house attorney
• Structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the solar and energy efficiency field as well as other general agreements and finance contracts
• Selecting and managing outside legal counsel
• 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

• Structure and negotiate solar and energy efficiency commercial agreements, including PPA and BOT
• Provide general legal counsel to Company CEO on legal issues and risks related to complex commercial transactions, company policies and human resources or employment
• Support Company GM on all legal aspects of corporate finance structures and initiatives
• Provide legal support to members of the commercial team
• Lead legal structuring and negotiation of country-specific debt facilities
• Liaise with the legal department in sister and parent companies from time to time
• Oversee the selection and management of outside legal counsel in a cost-effective manner
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Support the development of corporate and compliance policies, procedures and programs, providing legal counsel for the same

Requirements

• 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
• Extensive experience and strong track record structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector, including experience with PPA, EPC, O&M and energy efficiency agreements
• Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance
• Experience working internationally and executing cross-border transactions
• Outstanding legal and business judgment with ability to assess and anticipate risks and resolve legal issues efficiently
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple activities under tight deadlines
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity with attention to maintaining confidentiality
• Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

What We Offer

Competitive salary, up to 45k AED a month plus schooling and benefits package and performance-based bonuses. This is for a full time 4 day week work from home option. 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.