Job Description

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role plays a critical part in overseeing regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, and legal frameworks across multiple project phases. Operating within the power and utilities sector, the role requires deep familiarity with industry-specific contracts and regulatory structures within a complex infrastructure environment.

Client Details

A new entity backed by a well - established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Description

· Lead the legal and contractual strategy across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial goals

· Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including PPA, O&M, LTSA, Fuel Supply, and EPC contracts

· Manage correspondence and relationships with counterparties to protect legal and commercial interests

· Oversee compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including permits, certifications, and statutory registrations

· Support corporate governance through preparation of board resolutions, shareholder documentation, and statutory filings

· Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors on specialized matters and dispute resolution

· Collaborate with finance and technical teams to finalise settlement systems and ensure contractual obligations are met

Profile

· Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years focused on contract management in the power/utilities sector

· Strong understanding of IWPP frameworks and key agreements such as PPA, EPC, O&M, LTSA, and Fuel Supply contracts

· Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments and regulatory compliance in the UAE

· Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high-value commercial contracts with strategic impact

· Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic would be advantageous

Job Offer

· Attractive compensation package

· Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an impactful role