Onsite Legal Counsel

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About the role

  • Legal Counsel supporting commercial contracting and regulatory matters for energy projects in the Middle East. Focusing on high-value energy projects with diverse jurisdictional compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Support end‑to‑end commercial contracting: drafting and negotiating MSAs, supply agreements, O&M contracts, PPAs/ESAs, frameworks, and subcontracting arrangements.
  • Assist with structuring hybrid & microgrid projects (solar + BESS + thermal): help define commercial terms and coordinate with engineering, commercial and delivery teams.
  • Provide guidance on public procurement, tenders and regulatory matters across Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
  • Support compliance activities (ABC, AML, sanctions, export controls, competition).
  • Support with early‑stage dispute handling: coordinate fact gathering, assess risk, engage external counsel, and assist with mediation, settlement, arbitration or litigation processes.

Requirements

  • A qualified lawyer with 4–6 years’ post‑qualified experience in commercial, construction or project contracting.
  • Experienced in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, industrial services or equipment rental.
  • Familiar with EPC/O&M structures, performance regimes and common security instruments.
  • Comfortable managing cross‑border matters and working with external counsel.
  • Knowledgeable in key compliance areas including anti‑bribery, AML and sanctions.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and annual bonus.
  • Flexible working location within the Middle East and collaboration with global legal and commercial teams.
  • Learning, development and career‑growth support.
  • Comprehensive benefits package subject to local policy.

Job title

Legal Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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