Senior Legal Counsel

Linum Consult’s client is a major international company that works within the power and energy sector. They are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with experience of working on the legal side of Business Development deals, to be based in their Doha office.

<b>Key Responsibilities:</b> <br>

• Ensuring the activities of the company are conducted lawfully and in compliance with all relevant contracts, procedures, and regulations <br>
• Supervising and presenting advice on legal issues related to the rights, obligations, privileges, and cases with regards to the company’s business operations <br>
• Contributing to the return and cash flow of the company through the provision of legal support in the development of contracts related to new projects <br>
• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing correspondence and contracts between the company and business partners, contractors, and clients, with a view to ensure compliance with legal requirements <br>
• Staying observant of the constitution, statutes, laws, rulings, and regulations in the state of Qatar and international markets. Following legal updates to determine any legal implications for the company <br>
• Checking and reviewing contracts/agreements with the Head of Business Development or Regional Managers, to ensure that the contract covers all terms that the Business Development team might have discussed with the other party <br>
• Ensuring that all documentary requirements have been adhered to before signing contracts/agreements with the various parties <br>
• Liaising with relevant professional advisers (e.g., external lawyers) to obtain external advice where appropriate <br>
• Liaising with the Head of Business Development to provide legal advice with regards to business development opportunities through exploring new ventures such as mergers and acquisitions, investment and procurement activities locally and internationally <br>
• Representing the company in all dispute/litigation cases with external parties in front of the judicial authorities <br> <br> <b>- Requirements:</b> <br> ++ University degree qualification in Law, specializing in Corporate Law, from a recognized law school, ideally with Professional Certification <br> ++ At least 12 years of Legal Counsel experience, ideally with 5 years within the power/energy industry <br> ++ Demonstrable experience in an international setting <br> ++ Strong understanding of Business-to-Business contracts, working on the legal side of Business Development deals such as acquisitions and power purchase agreements <br> ++ Ability to highlight the risks and binding clauses in a contract <br> ++ Fluent in English with very strong verbal and written communication skills