Solar Energy Lawyer

Overview

Solar Energy Lawyer Jobs in Dubai, UAE/Dubai at Legal Route – Global Legal Recruitment

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.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as primary in-house attorney;

Structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the field of solar and energy efficiency 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 (PPA, SLA, EPC, Shared-Savings Agreements, PDA, etc.) and other general commercial agreements (Service Agreements, MoU, NDAs, etc.);

Provide general legal counsel to Company CEO on legal issues and risks, regarding complex commercial transactions, company policies, and human resources or employment;

Support Company GM on all legal aspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives;

Responsible for providing 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 all 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. Specifically, experience with PPA, EPC, O&M, and Energy efficiency agreements is essential;

Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance;

Experience working internationally and executing cross-border transactions;

Outstanding legal and business judgment ability to assess and anticipate risks as well as identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively;

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 special attention to maintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters;

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.  #J-18808-Ljbffr

Title: Solar Energy Lawyer

Company: Legal Route – Global Legal Recruitment

Location: Dubai, UAE/Dubai

Category: Law/Legal, Management