Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M / F

Position description

Job title

Regional Lawyer - Middle East and Asia M / F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Job description

Based in Doha within the Middle East Business Unit and reporting to the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy in France, the Regional Lawyer will be the head of all legal matters (corporate, contracts, legal affairs and compliance) in the area. The Regional Lawyer's main responsibilities will be :

1. For Corporate / Disputes Matters

• Providing legal secretarial services to SPIE Global Services Energy companies in the Middle East and Asia, including drafting agendas and minutes, approving financial statements, granting mandates / delegations of authority, incorporation of various companies, transfers of shares, and subsequent formalities, etc.;
• Participating in the execution of extraordinary transactions (mergers, restructurings such as share transfers, etc.);
• Reviewing, drafting, and monitoring all types of corporate contracts and various documents;
• Actively participate in the processing and resolution of corporate legal issues encountered by SPIE Global Services Energy in the Middle East and Asia, and work daily to secure the contractual commitments of Group companies and prevent legal risks;
• Contribute to the analysis and monitoring of pre-litigation, litigation, and / or transactional procedures;
• Participate in the drafting of commercial leases (initial leases, amendments, etc.);
• Contribute to risk analysis in the context of contractual arrangements or growth or restructuring operations (participation in audits, etc.);
• Update contractual documentation;
• Contribute to supporting operational staff to advise them on legal issues encountered;

2. Contracts

In addition to the above missions, would you like to expand your skills to include fighting against corruption? This opportunity will allow you to develop your skills in a demanding work environment, yet one driven by a strong team spirit.

Your mission will include promoting Compliance Culture by serving as the Compliance Legal Referent for the SPIE Global Services Energy Compliance Officer (i.e., the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy) in the Middle East and Asia region.

Profile

With a postgraduate legal degree (Bac +5) in Business Law and Corporate Law, you have at least 7 years of experience in a senior position in a firm or in-house company. You are willing to take in charge all the legal affairs of an entire region.

English is required for this position.

You demonstrate analytical and synthesis skills and are recognized for your writing skills.

Pragmatism, adaptability, autonomy, rigor, initiative and a taste for teamwork are the qualities that will allow you to succeed in this position.

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