Legal Counsel REN Middle East

at  TotalEnergies

ACTIVITÉS

TotalEnergies Renewables hub in Dubai is seeking for a permanent position a Legal Counsel to join our growing Middle East operations.
Based in Dubai and within the regional team, you will provide legal advice and assistance to TotalEnergies Renewables Business Unit in Middle East/North Africa and in particular to the multidisciplinary teams in charge of the development, investment, support to the construction phase and the operation phase of renewable projects (mainly IPP).

Your main responsibilities will be, under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel to:
1. anticipate the risks and legal needs, alert, advise and propose appropriate solutions;
2. draft and/or review a wide range of contracts (power purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, MOU, joint development agreements, shareholders agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, land agreements, acquisition and sale of assets, share purchase agreements, project finance agreements…) and participate actively in their negotiation;
3. prepare the legal documentation for the response to calls for tenders for renewable projects and follow the legal aspects of such projects once awarded (creation or participation in joint ventures, implementation of agreements…);
4. support the business development, construction and asset management teams;
5. analyze and interpret new regulations within the region;
6. coordinate and supervise the work of the external law firms with applying the legal group policies related to the choice of law firms;
7. support in the incorporation and establishments of project companies and affiliate in the region;
8. follow the claims and litigation (if any) associated with the portfolio of projects;
9. Contribute to the legal reporting of TotalEnergies Renewables and to the preparation of the relevant documents in order to prepare internal committees, under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel;
10. contribute to the development of training and guidelines to operational teams
11. participate, under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel, to the implementation and evolution of TotalEnergies Renewables contractual policy and the standardization of contractual documents.
12. Ensure compliance with the Company corporate policies applicable within your field of responsibility
13. implement a culture of compliance and integrity;