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Michael Page

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role plays a critical part in overseeing regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, and legal frameworks across multiple project phases. Operating within the power and utilities sector, the role requires deep familiarity with industry specific contracts and regulatory structures within a complex infrastructure environment. Client Details A new entity backed by a well established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale. Description <ul> <li>Lead the legal and contractual strategy across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial goals.</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including PPA, O&M, LTSA, Fuel Supply, and EPC contracts.</li> <li>Manage correspondence and relationships with counterparties to protect legal and commercial interests.</li> <li>Oversee compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including permits, certifications, and statutory registrations.</li> <li>Support corporate governance through preparation of board resolutions, shareholder documentation, and statutory filings.</li> <li>Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors on specialised matters and dispute resolution.</li> <li>Collaborate with finance and technical teams to finalise settlement systems and ensure contractual obligations are met.</li> </ul> Profile <ul> <li>Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years focused on contract management in the power/utilities sector.</li> <li>Strong understanding of IWPP frameworks and key agreements such as PPA, EPC, O&M, LTSA, and Fuel Supply contracts.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi stakeholder environments and regulatory compliance in the UAE.</li> <li>Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high value commercial contracts with strategic impact.</li> <li>Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic would be advantageous.</li> </ul> Job Offer <ul> <li>Attractive compensation package.</li> <li>Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an impactful role.</li> </ul> Skills contracts, IWPP, power, power purchase agreements, utilities

Legal Contracts Manager - Utilities/Power

Robert Walters

Contracts Manager - Robert Walters Placing the best candidates in legal positions across the Middle East. A new project company in the UAE is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract arrangements and legal agreements for a recently acquired project. This is a hands on, individual contributor role, reporting directly to the CEO. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Draft and manage long term shareholder agreements and non standard contracts between the legal company and O&M contractors.</li> <li>Provide contractual support for the new project company from scratch. </li><li>Collaborate with the CEO, project manager, and legal/asset teams to ensure sound contractual governance.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul> <li>10+ years' experience in contracts, legal arrangements, or related roles; formal legal qualification desirable but not essential.</li> <li>Engineering background or experience in utilities/power projects is advantageous.</li> <li>Experience with non standard contracts and project company structures preferred.</li> </ul> Seniority level <ul> <li>Mid Senior level</li> </ul> Employment type <ul> <li>Full time</li> </ul> Job function <ul> <li>Legal</li> <li>Industries: Legal Services</li> </ul> Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robert Walters by 2x.

Contracts Manager

Alpheya

<div>
 
 
 About Alpheya
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are a B2B WealthTech startup based in Abu Dhabi and backed by BNY Mellon (America's oldest bank and first company to list on NYSE) and Lunate (a new $105B AUM alternative asset management firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE). The company has raised $300M to build a state of the art wealth technology platform.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our mission is to power and grow our clients' Wealth franchises through differentiated experiences, financial solutions, and insights. Our digital wealth management platform- will enable banks and other financial institutions in the Middle East to grow and further penetrate affluent, HNW and UHNW investor segments.
 
 
 
 
 
 While still leveraging the capabilities and knowledge of large organizations, our fintech is a startup with truly cross-functional and agile teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 For more information, please visit www.alpheya.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role description and responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is pivotal in establishing the legal function from the ground up, ensuring compliance, risk management, and corporate governance excellence. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the company's legal landscape and will report directly to the executive leadership team.
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Contracts and Agreements:
 
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including client agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Intellectual Property:
 
 Manage and protect the company's intellectual property, trademarks, and patents
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Data Protection and Privacy:
 
 Ensure that the company's data handling and privacy practices comply with relevant data protection laws
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Regulatory Engagement:
 
 Help understand local requirements as the company expands presence across multiple MENA countries. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, particularly in the fintech and wealth management sectors
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Corporate Governance:
 
 Establish and maintain corporate governance practices that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Ethics and Whistleblowing:
 
 Establish and oversee an ethics program and a whistle-blowing mechanism for employees to report concerns
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Risk Management:
 
 Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, while providing guidance to the executive team on risk mitigation strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Legal Strategy:
 
 Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with the business objectives, considering the regulatory framework in Abu Dhabi and internationally
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree from a recognized institution
 </li>
 <li>
 6-7 years of post-qualification experience, including significant experience in corporate and commercial law
 </li>
 <li>
 4+ years of experience working in the GCC Region
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of IP, data and technology-related legal issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in fintech, wealth management, or related sectors is highly desirable
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record of successfully building or leading a legal function
 </li>
 <li>
 In-depth knowledge of UAE and international laws and regulations related to fintech and corporate governance
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional negotiation, contract drafting, and legal research skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent in English; Arabic language skills would be a plus
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Corporate Legal Counsel

Abu Dhabi ports

<div>Attend to Noatum Ports legal matters and provide legal advice regarding commercial, contractual, corporate matters, litigation monitoring, due diligence and any other relevant areas. Ensure alignment to Group corporate governance and international and national legislation where the business operates.</div>
 <div><div><div><div><div><div>Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: 
 
Core Responsibilities: 
 
Provide legal advice on daily activities of the global business across complex legal landscapes to safeguard interests and ensure that transactions are conducted in compliance with applicable law as well as policies and procedures 
Review and grant legal sign-off for contracts and agreements in order to minimize financial, legal and reputational risks. 
Support the development of compliance-related policies, procedures and standards and update existing. 
Prepare and present reports to appraise the progress of compliance initiatives and update the business and entities of significant and new decisions, legislation, emerging trends, risk factors and regulatory rulings that may affect the business or existing company policy. 
Assist in preparing, reviewing and updating legal documents, policies, procedures, and contracts. 
Review, draft and validate all financial, regulatory, governmental, IT and other contractual agreements to ensure that they are in compliance with the legal provisions and uphold the interests of the business. 
Provide advice to Lawyers in completing the Legal Due Diligence process for each transaction within the prescribed timeline in order to ensure effective functioning of the Legal Department. 
Maintain an updated and accurate record of all corporate and commercial documents, agreements, property papers and rights agreements etc. including certified copies obtained from various authorities in safe custody. 
Supervise outsourcing and liaise with external lawyers/counsellors to prepare briefs, whenever required and to attend to legal matters and solicit advice within their jurisdiction. 
Liaise internally across departments to highlight discrepancies in contractual and legal documentation received from the clients, vendors and other contracting parties. 
Follow up claims / disputes and cases in order to settle according to the rule of law. 
 
People Management Responsibilites: 
 
Identify skill gaps and training requirements for country level legal teams to ensure consistent high performance. 
 
Strategic Responsibilities: 
 
<ul><li>
Participate in the formulation of the overall Legal strategy and ensure the alignment with group objectives.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>
 <div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul>Qualifications: Educational and Technical Qualifications: 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law or equivalent LLM/PHD from a recognized University 
 
Language Skills: 
High level of proficiency in English and Arabic 
 
Years of Experience: 
A minimum of 12-15 years of experience 
 
Nature of Experience: 
Proven experience in law practicing in contracts, constructions, projects and relevant industries, with a nationally or internationally renowned law firm or corporate, preferably in the areas of commercial law applied in the ports, transport and logistics sectors. 
Knowledge of M&amp;A and administrative law will be considered an asset. 
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. 
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions. 
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. 
<li>
Strong analytical and research skills to effectively provide legal solutions.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Legal Advisor, Noatum Ports

<div>About Alpheya
We are a B2B WealthTech startup based in Abu Dhabi and backed by BNY Mellon (America&rsquo;s oldest bank and first company to list on NYSE) and Lunate (a new $105B AUM alternative asset management firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE). The company has raised $300M to build a state of the art wealth technology platform.
Our mission is to power and grow our clients&rsquo; Wealth franchises through differentiated experiences, financial solutions, and insights. Our digital wealth management platform- will enable banks and other financial institutions in the Middle East to grow and further penetrate affluent, HNW and UHNW investor segments.
While still leveraging the capabilities and knowledge of large organizations, our fintech is a startup with truly cross-functional and agile teams.
For more information, please visit www.alpheya.com
Role description and responsibilities
This role is pivotal in establishing the legal function from the ground up, ensuring compliance, risk management, and corporate governance excellence. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the company's legal landscape and will report directly to the executive leadership team.<ul>
<li>
Contracts and Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including client agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts.</li>
<li>Intellectual Property: Manage and protect the company's intellectual property, trademarks, and patents.</li>
<li>Data Protection and Privacy: Ensure that the company's data handling and privacy practices comply with relevant data protection laws.</li>
<li>Regulatory Engagement: Help understand local requirements as the company expands presence across multiple MENA countries. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, particularly in the fintech and wealth management sectors.</li>
<li>Corporate Governance: Establish and maintain corporate governance practices that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.</li>
<li>Ethics and Whistleblowing: Establish and oversee an ethics program and a whistle-blowing mechanism for employees to report concerns.</li>
<li>Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, while providing guidance to the executive team on risk mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Legal Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with the business objectives, considering the regulatory framework in Abu Dhabi and internationally.</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>
Law degree from a recognized institution.</li>
<li>6-7 years of post-qualification experience, including significant experience in corporate and commercial law.</li>
<li>4+ years of experience working in the GCC Region
</li><li>Strong understanding of IP, data and technology-related legal issues.</li>
<li>Experience in fintech, wealth management, or related sectors is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Proven track record of successfully building or leading a legal function.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of UAE and international laws and regulations related to fintech and corporate governance</li>
<li>Exceptional negotiation, contract drafting, and legal research skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Fluent in English; Arabic language skills would be a plus.</li></ul></div>

bankfab

<div><ul><div>Full-time</div><div></div><div>
Sub Division: Group Legal</div><div>
Division: Group Risk Management</div></ul><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Company Description</h2></div><div>
Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team.
We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.
If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description</h2></div><div>
The role assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking manage legal risk in all the geographies where the FAB Group operates in relation to payments activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
Core Responsibilities
Legal Advisory
<ul><li>Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind the FAB Group&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.</li><li>
Provides direction and guidance to facilitate the FAB Group&rsquo;s compliance with all applicable international and domestic laws, rules and regulations.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal policies.</li><li>
Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned by the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.</li><li>
Supports FAB&rsquo;s subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with payments products and services.</li></ul>
Litigation
<ul><li>Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.</li><li>
Represents FAB and its subsidiaries before the notary public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.</li><li>
Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.</li></ul>
Legal Documentation and Review<ul><li>
Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising legal risks.</li><li>
Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the FAB Group in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.</li><li>
Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.</li></ul>
Knowledge of External Environment<ul><li>
Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.</li><li>
Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.</li></ul>
Knowledge Sharing<ul><li>
Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.</li></ul>
Stakeholder Management<ul><li>
Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.</li></ul>
Learning and Development
 <ul><li>Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.</li></ul>
Reporting<ul><li>
Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.</li></ul>
People Management Responsibilities<ul><li>
Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.</li><li>
Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.</li></ul>
Specific Accountability<ul><li>
Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and the business with developing and rolling out new payments products and services and works with stakeholders on digitisation initiatives.</li><li>
Drafts, reviews and/or negotiates payment services related documentation (e.g. merchant acquirer agreements, payment services partnership agreements with third parties, PSP agreements).</li><li>
Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.</li><li>
Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2></div><div>
Minimum Qualification<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred</li><li>
Qualified as a lawyer in the UAE</li><li>
UAE National</li><li>
Excellent ability to read, write and communicate in both Arabic and English</li></ul>
Minimum Experience<ul><li>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm</li><li>
Familiarity with banking products and services</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Legal Counsel (Emiratised)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

<div>
 
 Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team.
 
 
 
 
 We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.
 
 
 
 
 If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 The role assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking manage legal risk in all the geographies where the FAB Group operates in relation to payments activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind the FAB Group&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides direction and guidance to facilitate the FAB Group&rsquo;s compliance with all applicable international and domestic laws, rules and regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborates with the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned by the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supports FAB&rsquo;s subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with payments products and services.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Litigation
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represents FAB and its subsidiaries before the notary public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Legal Documentation and Review
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising legal risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the FAB Group in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Knowledge of External Environment
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Knowledge Sharing
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Learning and Development
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Reporting
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 People Management Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Specific Accountability
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and the business with developing and rolling out new payments products and services and works with stakeholders on digitisation initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drafts, reviews and/or negotiates payment services related documentation (e.g. merchant acquirer agreements, payment services partnership agreements with third parties, PSP agreements).
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.
 </li>
 <li>
 Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university
 </li>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Qualified as a lawyer in the UAE
 </li>
 <li>
 UAE National
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent ability to read, write and communicate in both Arabic and English
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with banking products and services
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

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