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Reimagine Whats Possible




KEY ACTIVITIES


General Legal Support

Provides legal support
Supports due diligence studies on legal issues pertaining to potential development and acquisitions
Responds to disputes, grievances, arbitration and litigation and any other relevant matters with the objective of mitigating the companys legal risk
Supports other legal initiatives as requested


Commercial Contracts and Agreements

Tracks corporate formalities required to complete acquisitions and other transactions, including liaison with notaries and outside counsel as directed
Drafts and reviews contracts, agreements and supporting documentation for protection of the companys contractual posture and adherence to company policies
Reviews and reports on contractor/vendor documents and contractor/vendor exceptions and revisions to Air Products Qudra terms and conditions


Legal Administration

Assists with documentation and administration of project, project partnership/joint-venture and project financing transactions
Drafts various policies and procedures that minimize legal and business risks and for functional areas such as HR, Technology, Finance and HSSE for management review and approval
Provides occasional non-legal support as needed, e.g. in drafting and editing correspondence
Compiles and submits legal fee and other budgetary information as required
Performs any other assignments as needed/requested by management


Board Secretary

Convenes and serves annual general meetings (AGMs) and board meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes, conveying decisions, handling meeting correspondence)


Personal Development

Stays current on regulatory, financial, tax, commercial, environmental and corporate issues that may affect Air Products Qudras business and projects
Uses knowledge, skills and expertise gained in daily work
Upholds and role-models Air Products Qudras values


QUALIFICATIONS (professional, technical, academic)


Essential:

Degree in law from an accredited law school and license to practice law


Preferred:

Engineering or a business/commerce degree at the undergraduate level


EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE


Essential:

A senior associate in a major law firm, or equivalent experience working for a multi-national company. Minimum of 8+ years legal experience working internationally across the region.
Strong project finance / corporate finance experience: the ideal candidate will have represented project sponsors and financial institutions in numerous domestic and international project financings and has the ability to lead negotiations with lenders
Expertise in negotiating project agreements, such as EPC contracts and offtake agreements.
Must be experienced in drafting contracts and possess excellent analytical skills
IT literate: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
English language written and spoken fluency


Preferred:

Energy industry experience
Arabic language
Board secretarial experience


PROFESSIONAL / PERSONAL COMPETENCIES


Essential:

High levels of communication (written and oral communication), strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team as an internal service provider
Demonstrates sound business and legal judgement
Ability to explain complex, challenging issues in a clear manner
Clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles, Air Products Qudras values, code of conduct and policies
Ability to work with and gain confidence of supervisors and others
Confident and able to work independently as well as in multi-functional and cross-cultural teams
Strong work ethic, a sense of urgency and be able to work effectively with many deadlines
Willing to travel and work in the region or internationally, as needed



We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

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