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Assistant General Counsel

Acwa
Riyadh Region, KSA
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Project development legal advisoryContract drafting and negotiationProject and development agreementsTransaction managementPower, renewables, water, or infrastructure projectsStakeholder management

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Role Overview

ACWA Power is seeking a Director – Legal to support the development of power, water, and green hydrogen projects across its international portfolio.

The role focuses on the legal and commercial arrangements underpinning project development.

ACWA Power is looking for an experienced projects lawyer with strong drafting and negotiation skills, commercial judgement, and the ability to independently lead complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead legal support for multiple projects, advising business development teams on transaction structures, contractual arrangements, and legal risks.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate project and development agreements, including offtake, joint venture, construction, and operations agreements.
  • Work closely with business development, technical, and finance colleagues to develop commercially workable and bankable contractual arrangements.
  • Lead negotiations with partners, counterparties, and external advisers, protecting ACWA Power's interests while supporting project delivery.
  • Identify legal risks and recommend practical mitigation measures throughout the development process.
  • Manage external legal counsel and coordinate advice across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Support project acquisitions and other transactions where required.
  • Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of legal templates, knowledge, and working practices.

What We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.
  • At least 10+ years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience advising on project development and negotiating complex project agreements.
  • Experience with an international law firm is strongly preferred.
  • Relevant experience with a power developer, infrastructure developer, or EPC contractor will also be considered.
  • Experience in power, renewables, water, green hydrogen, or major infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage transactions and negotiate directly with counterparties.
  • A practical, responsive approach to supporting internal clients, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Willingness to be based in Riyadh.

Essential Experience

  • Direct experience with project and development agreements is essential.
  • Candidates whose experience is solely in financing or banking documentation would need broader projects experience to meet the requirements of this role.

Application Notes

  • ACWA Power welcomes applications from Saudi and international candidates.

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