Legal Counsel Solar

3 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Elevon Core Full time
The Role
A regional developer of solar powerprojects is seeking an experienced candidate with strong legalfoundation for the role of Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will beresponsible for leading and supporting a broad range of legaltransactional compliance and corporate matters. Keyresponsibilities include (i) acting as primary inhouse attorney;(ii) structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the fieldof solar and energy efficiency as well as other general agreementsand finance contracts; (iii) selecting and managing outside legalcounsel; and (iv) establishing and managing corporate governanceand compliance policies. The Legal Counsel will work closely withthe Contracts & Procurement Manager and will report to theGeneral Manager. The successful candidate will be a selfstarterrooted in deep industry experience (solar energy) and a team playercollaborating easily with other departments as well as members ofthe shareholding companies. Key Responsibilities: Structure andnegotiate solar and energy efficiency commercial agreements (PPASLA EPC SharedSavings Agreements PDA etc.) and other generalcommercial agreements (Service Agreements MoU NDAs etc.); Providegeneral legal counsel to Company CEO on legal issues and risksregarding complex commercial transactions company policies andhuman resources or employment; Support Company GM on all legalaspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives;Responsible for providing legal support to members of thecommercial team; Lead legal structuring and negotiation ofcountryspecific debt facilities; Liaise with the legal departmentin sister and parent companies from time to time Oversee theselection and management of all outside legal counsel in acosteffective manner; Manage multiple priorities effectively in afastpaced environment; Support the development of corporate andcompliance policies procedures and programs providing legal counselfor the same.

Requirements
  • Internationally recognized legalqualifications and at least 7 years general experience and at least5 years focused on commercial & contract law in the solar /energy sector. Extensive experience and strong track recordstructuring drafting and negotiating complex commercial contractsin the energy sector. Specifically experience with PPA EPCO&M and Energy efficiency agreements is essential;Experience working on matters of corporate governance andcompliance; Experience working internationally and executingcrossborder transactions; Outstanding legal and business judgmentability to assess and anticipate risks as well as identify andresolve legal issues efficiently and effectively: Ability toprioritize conflicting demands in a fastpaced environment andbalance multiple activities under tight deadlines; High degree ofprofessional ethics and integrity with special attention tomaintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters;Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel; Strongwork ethic with ability to work independently and as a team member;Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal andpresentation skills.
About the company
SRS provides the Middle East with a professional platformcapable of supporting the human resource requirements of therapidly evolving sustainability sector. We are firm believers thatthe best buildings require more than just the most efficient HVACsystems and building materials with the lowest carbon footprint.Truly sustainable buildings also require the best staff to knittogether these technologies and form an optimised solution duringthe design construction & operation phases. The pricecompetitiveness of renewable energy means that the region can leadthe way in demonstrating the ability of economies to diversify andgrow whilst still being compatible with international agreementssuch as the Paris Accord on Climate Change. CorporateSustainability is recognised as no longer an optional instead it isviewed as active risk mitigation and a valuable tool for corporateperformance. The real engine of economic diversification on aregional national or companywide level is the human capital leadingthese innovations designs projects and reporting structures. SRSensures that organisations reach the right staff in a quickprofessional and costeffective manner.
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