Legal Counsel

at  Kanadevia Inova AG

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..
Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide legal support to KVI’s waste management and green energy businesses worldwide with a particular focus on the Middle East and emerging markets. Provide front-end legal support on complex and often ground-breaking international transactions, project execution, corporate and governance matters and dispute management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified common law lawyer (preferably admitted in England and Wales) with strong academics.
• 6+ years PQE* acquired at an international law firm and/or in-house legal department of an international project company.
• Demonstrable experience required in:
• Drafting, negotiating and structuring complex construction contracts and project document suites.
• Project finance transactions.
• High-level interaction with public and private clients, development partners, financing institutions, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• General corporate and governance matters (company incorporations, filings and company secretarial work).
• Management of public and private tenders/bid submissions.
• Management of construction claims as both contractor and owner.
• Management of the legal aspects of M&A transactions. - management of disputes in various jurisdictions.
• Willingness to assist with day-to-day legal matters relating to Kanadevia Inova’s Middle Eastern entities (and across the wider group when required).
• Fluency in English (Arabic, German and French proficiency will be considered a plus).
• Renewable energy experience considered a plus

• Collaborate closely with the regional leadership in identifying, evaluating and mitigating legal risks, reviewing and approving transactions and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Structure, negotiate and draft international and domestic agreements with clients, partners and sponsors, financing institutions, contractors, suppliers and service providers in support of KVI’s projects and products with a particular focus on KVI’s businesses in the Middle East.
• Assist with the engagement of external counsel and dispute resolution management across various jurisdictions.
• Identify and provide solution-oriented counsel on a variety of day-to-day legal matters including internal processes and compliance.
• Drive best commercial, legal and ethical practices across KVI’s businesses.
• Champion compliance at KVI.
• Deliver training on legal and contractual matters for KVI personnel.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of contract templates and precedents.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal and industry developments.