Legal Counsel Solar - Sustainable Recruitment Solutions SRS

The Role
A regional developer of solar power projects is seeking an experienced candidate with a strong legal foundation for the role of Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for leading and supporting a broad range of legal transactional compliance and corporate matters. Key responsibilities include:

1. Acting as primary in-house attorney.
2. Structuring and negotiating commercial agreements in the field of solar and energy efficiency as well as other general agreements and finance contracts.
3. Selecting and managing outside legal counsel.
4. Establishing and managing corporate governance and compliance policies.

The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Contracts & Procurement Manager and will report to the General Manager. The successful candidate will be a self-starter rooted in deep industry experience (solar energy) and a team player collaborating easily with other departments as well as members of the shareholding companies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Structure and negotiate solar and energy efficiency commercial agreements (PPA, SLA, EPC, Shared Savings Agreements, PDA, etc.) and other general commercial agreements (Service Agreements, MoU, NDAs, etc.).
2. Provide general legal counsel to Company CEO on legal issues and risks regarding complex commercial transactions, company policies, and human resources or employment.
3. Support Company GM on all legal aspects of Corporate Finance structures and initiatives.
4. Responsible for providing legal support to members of the commercial team.
5. Lead legal structuring and negotiation of country-specific debt facilities.
6. Liaise with the legal department in sister and parent companies from time to time.
7. Oversee the selection and management of all outside legal counsel in a cost-effective manner.
8. Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
9. Support the development of corporate and compliance policies, procedures, and programs providing legal counsel for the same.

Requirements:

• Internationally recognized legal qualifications and at least 7 years general experience, with at least 5 years focused on commercial & contract law in the solar/energy sector.
• Extensive experience and strong track record structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector, specifically experience with PPA, EPC, O&M, and Energy efficiency agreements is essential.
• Experience working on matters of corporate governance and compliance.
• Experience working internationally and executing cross-border transactions.
• Outstanding legal and business judgment, ability to assess and anticipate risks, as well as identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple activities under tight deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity with special attention to maintaining confidentiality of confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience selecting and managing outside legal counsel.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

About the company
SRS provides the Middle East with a professional platform capable of supporting the human resource requirements of the rapidly evolving sustainability sector. We are firm believers that the best buildings require more than just the most efficient HVAC systems and building materials with the lowest carbon footprint. Truly sustainable buildings also require the best staff to knit together these technologies and form an optimized solution during the design, construction & operation phases. The price competitiveness of renewable energy means that the region can lead the way in demonstrating the ability of economies to diversify and grow whilst still being compatible with international agreements such as the Paris Accord on Climate Change. Corporate Sustainability is recognized as no longer an optional; instead, it is viewed as active risk mitigation and a valuable tool for corporate performance. The real engine of economic diversification on a regional, national, or company-wide level is the human capital leading these innovations, designs, projects, and reporting structures. SRS ensures that organizations reach the right staff in a quick, professional, and cost-effective manner.