General Counsel

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

Requirements

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.

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