Specialist Contract lawyer

Position Description:

• § Provide legal advice, draft, revise, manage contracts for utilities projects, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

• § This position is for expert law professional with extensive experience in independent power and water projects. The holder of this position is expected to have sound legal background in contract and agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

• § Draft, review, and negotiate Power and Water Purchase Agreements, and contracts typical to the energy industry.

• § Analyze deviations to contracts, negotiate terms, draft contracts.

• § Ensure contracts comply with relevant laws and standards (e.g., FIDIC, laws of Qatar)

• § Advise on legal risks, claims, and dispute resolution.

• § Support project teams on regulatory and compliance matters.

• § Maintain contract documentation and report on contract status.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience

• § Law degree (LLB); advanced or contract management qualifications preferred.

• § Strong English and Arabic drafting skills.

• § 8+ years’ experience in contract law, preferably in Energy industry.

• § Familiarity with Power and Water Purchase Agreements is highly desirable.

• § Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• § Familiarity with standard contract forms and regulatory frameworks.

2. Required skills

1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• · Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Purchase Agreements and other energy sector contracts.

• · Ability to analyze deviations, propose amendments, and negotiate terms to protect organizational interests.

• · Familiarity with standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC) and regulatory frameworks relevant to Qatar.

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• · Deep understanding of Qatari laws and international standards governing energy contracts.

• · Ability to ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and industry standards.

• · Experience advising on legal risks, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

3. Risk Management

• · Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and contractual risks.

• · Experience supporting project teams on regulatory and compliance matters, including fraud risk and governance controls. [RE: Upload...e ERM Tool | Outlook].

4. Documentation & Reporting

• · Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive contract documentation and reporting on contract status.

• · Ability to track changes, amendments, and ensure all decisions are well-documented.

5. Communication & Correspondence

• · Strong drafting skills in both English and Arabic for formal correspondence and contract documents.

• · Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to stakeholders.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• · Effective collaboration with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Finance, Project Management) and external parties (consultants, contractors, government agencies)