Legal Officer (Power Projects)

At ACWA Power, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage applications from women and individuals of diverse backgrounds. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team drives innovation and success, and we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where everyone can grow and contribute to a sustainable future.Job Purpose: To manage the provision of legal advice and support with respect to the assigned complex project/ deal of the Company, drafting of legal documents and agreements, and the identification and mitigating legal risks across this project, to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.ResponsibilitiesLegal Advice and SupportManage an assigned project/ deal independently, from a legal perspective and provide advice and guidance on legal and policy matters for the project, to ensure legal aspects of the project are considered during critical decisions.Provide legal advice to the Legal Assets Team, as required and support on matters such as interpretation of contracts, disputes, and change in contractual terms, etc., on an ad-hoc basis, to ensure effective utilization of expertise and legal know-how.Provide relevant legal support on M&A activities for an assigned brown-field projects/ deals, in coordination with external consultants, to ensure the work is carried out effectively.Provide support to NOMAC's BD Team to ensure O&M agreements are drafted to reflect bankability and business sustainability considerations.Agreements and ContractsManage the review of all agreements and contracts relevant to the assigned project from a legal perspective, and provide inputs/ amendments, to ensure compliance with the legal requirements.Manage working group level negotiations and presentations with key stakeholders such as EPC contractor, government, etc. as required, for the assigned project, to ensure the interests of the project is safeguarded.Provide support to the relevant project company/ies, as required, on dispute matters or amendments to contracts, etc. as per any service level agreement.Legal Risk ManagementManage the identification of legal risks and issues with respect to assigned complex project, and provide inputs on how to mitigate them, to proactively manage risks, minimize its occurrence, and protect the projects interests.Legal DocumentationReview and supervise the development, updating and maintenance of the templates of legal agreements for an assigned complex project and make necessary changes, in order to ensure the templates are accurate and cover all required aspects for projects.Selection of Legal PartnersAssist with shortlisting external legal partners; and provide recommendation on the selection of external counsel for the assigned project, in order to ensure the right partner is selected.Relationship ManagementLiaise with the legal community, including the company’s relationship law firms, external lawyers, etc. and represent the company externally, as required, to ensure these relationships, serve the best interest of the assigned project.Liaise with internal stakeholders including the Business Development function, as required with respect to legal matters/issues, legal opinions on the assigned project, to ensure the information, documents, etc. are provided in a timely manner.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to contribute to organizational and departmental change initiatives, programmers and projects considering best practices and standards in the business environment.QualificationsBachelor degree in Law5 – 8 years’ experience in projects law or legal function, with at least 3 years in a management roleExtensive depth of legal knowledgeGood expertise in project finance, regulatory and policy matters, complemented with substantial commercial exposure and broad knowledge of the Company’s businessHave a holistic view on relevant legal knowledge and translating it into practical legal advice for the business.Ability to identify potential legal risks and mitigate themAbility to provide trusted and strategic legal adviceAbility to effectively present the Company's or the project's position to third parties and negotiate autonomously with counterpartiesAbility to deal with multiple stakeholdersAbility to draft and negotiate agreements for a projectGood organizational skills, analytical skills, and ability to work under pressureHigh degree of rigor and attention to detailGood interpersonal and communication skills