Specialist Contract Lawyer (with exposure to PPAs IPP projects)

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL

Job Location:

Doha - Qatar

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking for Specialist Contract lawyer with exposure to PPAs/ IPP projects. This role will provide legal advice draft revise manage contracts for Power and Water production projects ensuring compliance risk mitigation and effective stakeholder collaboration.

This position is for expert level law professional with extensive experience in independent power and water projects . The holder of this position is expected to have sound legal background in contract and agreement power and water purchase agreements and as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

Draft review and negotiate Power and Water Purchase Agreements and contracts typical to the energy industry.
Analyze deviations to contracts negotiate terms draft contracts.
Ensure contracts comply with relevant laws and standards (e.g. FIDIC laws of Qatar)
Advise on legal risks claims and dispute resolution.
Support project teams on regulatory and compliance matters.
Maintain contract documentation and report on contract status.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience:

Law degree (LLB); advanced or contract management qualifications preferred.
Strong English and Arabic drafting skills.
8 years experience in contract law preferably in Energy industry.
Familiarity with Power and Water Purchase Agreements is highly desirable.
Strong negotiation analytical and communication skills
Familiarity with standard contract forms and regulatory frameworks.

2. Required Skills:

1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Expertise in drafting reviewing and negotiating Power and Water Purchase Agreements (PWPA) and other energy sector contracts.
Ability to analyze deviations propose amendments and negotiate terms to protect organizational interests.
Familiarity with standard contract forms (e.g. FIDIC) and regulatory frameworks relevant to Qatar.

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Deep understanding of Qatari laws and international standards governing energy contracts.
Ability to ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and industry standards.
Experience advising on legal risks claims and dispute resolution mechanisms.

3. Risk Management

Skill in identifying assessing and mitigating legal and contractual risks.
Experience supporting project teams on regulatory and compliance matters including fraud risk and governance controls. RE: Upload...e ERM Tool Outlook

4. Documentation & Reporting

Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive contract documentation and reporting on contract status.
Ability to track changes amendments and ensure all decisions are well-documented.

5. Communication & Correspondence

Strong drafting skills in both English and Arabic for formal correspondence and contract documents.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to stakeholders.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

Effective collaboration with internal teams (Legal Compliance Finance Project Management) and external parties (consultants contractors government agencies).

We are seeking for Specialist Contract lawyer with exposure to PPAs/ IPP projects. This role will provide legal advice draft revise manage contracts for Power and Water production projects ensuring compliance risk mitigation and effective stakeholder collaboration. This position is for expert level ...