JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
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
Job Offer
· Attractive compensation package
· Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an impactful role
Requirements:
· 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
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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