Legal Contracts Manager - Utilities​/Power

A new entity backed by a well-established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

• Lead the legal and contractual strategy across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with regulatory and commercial goals
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including PPA, O&M, LTSA, Fuel Supply, and EPC contracts
• Manage correspondence and relationships with counter parties to protect legal and commercial interests
• Oversee compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including permits, certifications, and statutory registrations
• Support corporate governance through preparation of board resolutions, shareholder documentation, and statutory filings
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors on specialized matters and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with finance and technical teams to finalise settlement systems and ensure contractual obligations are met

• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years focused on contract management in the power/utilities sector
• Strong understanding of IWPP frameworks and key agreements such as PPA, EPC, O&M, LTSA, and Fuel Supply contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments and regulatory compliance in the UAE
• Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high-value commercial contracts with strategic impact
• Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic would be advantageous