Regional Lawyer - Middle East and Asia M/F

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

Based in Doha within the Middle East Business Unit and reporting to the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy in France, the Regional Lawyer will be the head of all legal matters (corporate, contracts, legal affairs and compliance) in the area. The Regional Lawyer's main responsibilities will be:

1. For Corporate/Disputes Matters

• Providing legal secretarial services to SPIE Global Services Energy companies in the Middle East and Asia, including drafting agendas and minutes, approving financial statements, granting mandates/delegations of authority, incorporation of various companies, transfers of shares, and subsequent formalities, etc.;
• Participating in the execution of extraordinary transactions (mergers, restructurings such as share transfers, etc.);
• Reviewing, drafting, and monitoring all types of corporate contracts and various documents;
• Actively participate in the processing and resolution of corporate legal issues encountered by SPIE Global Services Energy in the Middle East and Asia, and work daily to secure the contractual commitments of Group companies and prevent legal risks;
• Contribute to the analysis and monitoring of pre-litigation, litigation, and/or transactional procedures;
• Participate in the drafting of commercial leases (initial leases, amendments, etc.);
• Contribute to risk analysis in the context of contractual arrangements or growth or restructuring operations (participation in audits, etc.);
• Update contractual documentation;
• Contribute to supporting operational staff to advise them on legal issues encountered;

2. Contracts
Review, draft, and qualify a wide variety of contracts (MOUs, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, service contracts, operations and maintenance contracts, turnkey projects) and participate in their negotiations;

• Review and negotiate bank and parent company guarantees;
• Prepare legal documentation for responses to calls for tenders;
• Participate in the risk review process by identifying legal and contractual risks and providing support to avoid or mitigate these risks, proposing innovative solutions to mitigate them;
• Provide legal advices.

In addition to the above missions, would you like to expand your skills to include fighting against corruption?

This opportunity will allow you to develop your skills in a demanding work environment, yet one driven by a strong team spirit.
Your mission will include promoting Compliance Culture by serving as the Compliance Legal Referent for the SPIE Global Services Energy Compliance Officer (i.e., the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy) in the Middle East and Asia region.

Profile Required

With a postgraduate degree (Bac+5) in Business Law and Corporate Law :

• You have a minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior legal role, either within a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• You are ready to take full responsibility for all legal matters across an entire region.
• Fluency in English is essential for this position, while proficiency in French would be considered a strong asset.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical and synthesis skills, and are recognized for the quality of your drafting and writing.
• Pragmatism, adaptability, autonomy, rigor, initiative, and a strong team spirit are the qualities that will enable you to thrive in this role.