Junior Legal Counsel

The Junior Legal Counsel will report to the Head of Legal KSA. Objective

• Legal support to activities within KSA.
• Legal support to the Head of Legal KSA in contract drafting, company secretariat, corporate work, and monitoring and interpretation of the local regulation relevant to Engie businesses in the Kingdom.
• Ensure compliance with the Engie Ethics Code of Conduct and policies. Job Responsibilities
  • Provide legal support in corporate-related matters and secretariat work.
  • Analyze and monitor KSA regulations in the energy sector with a focus on permitting and licensing.
  • Assist in the drafting and negotiation of MoU, NdA, partnership agreements, and service contracts.
  • 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.
  • Encourage a culture of compliance with laws, ethics, and integrity in the Group.
  • Control the use, quality, and cost of external legal counsels. Key Relationships

    Main Internal Interfaces

    • KSA Head of Legal
    • KSA BD for Energy Services
    • KSA CEO

      External Interfaces

      • Contractual Counterparties
      • Local governmental authorities
      • International and Local Counsels
      • ENGIE companies, assets, and projects Qualifications

        Law Degree from a reputable university. Experience

        • 2+ years of legal experience.
        • Large law firm experience preferred; large corporate practice also valued.
        • Experience of corporate work and contractual review and drafting. Language
          • Arabic Mother Tongue
          • Fluent in English Knowledge and Skills
            • Contract drafting.
            • 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 from/to the UAE and throughout the Kingdom.

                Field: Legal Job

                Level: Without management

                Employee Status: Permanent

                Schedule: Full-time

                Primary Location: KSA