Legal Counsel/government Relations Manager

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ENGIE Saudi Holding Company LLC Full time

Requisition ID: 12094- Location: Riyadh, Other/Not Applicable, Saudi ArabiaENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

ENGIE’s Business in KSA, has activities in large scale power generation and water desalination, renewables, energy efficiency, engineering consulting, Facility Management and HVAC and Ventilation. Leveraging on its strong positions, ENGIE in KSA will also grow in gas storage, LNG, and Green H2.

**Reporting line**

The Legal Counsel will report to ENGIE CEO of KSA and Legal Vice President - AMEA

**Objective**
- Legal support to activities within KSA;
- Liaison and follow up on all government related activities and projects as well as pursue such projects of interest;
- Legal support to ENGIE directors in KSA;
- Legal support to company secretariat (including group re-organizations);
- Monitor and interpretation of the local regulation relevant to the Engie businesses in the Kingdom;
- Ensure compliance with the Engie Ethics Code of Conduct and policies.

**Job responsibility**
- Provide advice in particular in relation to; (1) KSA regulations, (2) Permitting and licensing in relation to the ENGIE projects under development, construction, and operation, (3) legal related issues in conjunction with the ENGIE projects in the Kingdom;
- Monitor and manage (together with external counsel and where applicable the Group Litigation Department) dispute proceedings and litigations;
- Assist AMEA Legal Assets & Operations team as and when required;
- Assist, as the case may be, in the drafting, negotiation and renegotiation of MoU, NdA, partnership agreements, service contracts, and project agreements (EPC, O&M, LTSA, PPA, etc. );
- Monitor trends in dispute resolution and arbitration in KSA.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes and procedures in KSA and ensure ENGIE interests are safeguarded;
- Contribute to the implementation and use of the document management system and contracts digitalization;
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures issued by Engie, monitor and report on non-compliance with policies or procedures, pending or threatened violations of law or ethical values of the Group;
- Encourage a culture of compliance with laws, ethics and integrity in the Group; and
- Control the use, quality and cost of external legal counsels.

**Key relationships are as follows**:
Main Internal Interfaces
- KSA CEO
- AMEA Legal
- KSA Head of Services
- KSA Head of Asset Management.
- KSA Head of Operations and Maintenance.
- KSA HR Managers

**External Interfaces**
- Contractual Counterparties
- Off-takers
- Local shareholders in the KSA fleet
- Local governmental authorities
- International and Local Counsels
- ENGIE companies, assets and projects

**Qualifications**
- Law Degree from a reputable university.

**Experience**
- 5+ years of legal practice
- Large law firm experience preferred, large corporate practice also valued
- Experience of PPPs, IPPS, IWPPs, knowledge and understanding of PPAs, EPC and O&M Contracts, financing documents, energy services and energy efficiency contracts, is preferred.

**Language**
- Arabic Mother Tongue
- Fluent in English

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Contract drafting.
- Negotiating skills.
- Ability to provide sound and business oriented legal advice.
- Ability to deal with complexity.
- Knowledge of the local market / stakeholders.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain high levels of focused drive and energy, giving above what is required to get the job done.
- Professional and ethical.
- Attention to details.

**Business Understanding**
- Energy regulatory framework.
- Group’s strategy vision.
- Group’s governance and ethical rules.

**Location/travel**
- Flexibility to travel throughout

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