Senior Legal Counsel

About the Company : ACWA Power is a leading developer, investor, and operator of power generation and water desalination plants. Our mission is to provide reliable and sustainable energy and water solutions to meet the needs of communities and industries. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

About the Role : ACWA Power is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager – Legal (Projects) to join our team in the UAE. This role will focus on providing legal support for complex project development and cross-border M&A transactions, particularly across North and West Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with the VP – Legal (Projects), acquisitions & divestitures teams, and external legal advisors to manage risk, draft agreements, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws.

Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and negotiate SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, joint development agreements, and other corporate/project documents.
• Lead legal due diligence exercises across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with business development, finance, technical, and acquisitions teams on legal structuring and risk assessment.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and support negotiations with key stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with local and international regulations for power and water projects.
• Mentor junior legal team members on project matters.

Qualifications :

• Qualified in both a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Canada) and a civil law jurisdiction (e.g., France, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt).
• 2–4 years post-qualification experience at a top-tier international law firm or in-house legal team.
• Exposure to energy, utilities, project development, and M&A transactions.
• Experience in cross-border M&A and project development in emerging markets, preferably Africa.
• Full professional fluency in English and French.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Required Skills :

• Accountability, collaboration, results-driven, agile, innovative, integrity.

Preferred Skills :

• Leadership: develops talent, builds effective teams, drives vision and purpose.

Pay range and compensation package : Competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement : ACWA Power is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.

Why Join ACWA Power :

• Work on high-impact, cross-border renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with global teams in a fast-growing, innovative environment.
• Opportunities for career development and international exposure.