Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M / F

Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M / F

Job title

Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M / F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full time

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 oversee all legal matters (corporate, contracts, legal affairs, and compliance) in the region. The main responsibilities include :

1. 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 companies, transfers of shares, and formalities.
• Participating in extraordinary transactions such as mergers and restructurings.
• Reviewing, drafting, and monitoring all types of corporate contracts and documents.
• Handling corporate legal issues and ensuring contractual commitments are secured, while mitigating legal risks.
• Contributing to the analysis and management of pre-litigation, litigation, and transactional procedures.
• Drafting commercial leases and supporting operational staff on legal issues.

2. Contracts

Additionally, this role offers an opportunity to develop skills in combating corruption by promoting a Compliance Culture and serving as the Compliance Legal Referent for the SPIE Global Services Energy Compliance Officer in the Middle East and Asia.

Profile

Postgraduate legal degree (Bac +5) in Business and Corporate Law with at least 7 years of experience in a senior legal role, either in a firm or in-house. Fluency in English is required. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills. Qualities such as pragmatism, adaptability, autonomy, rigor, initiative, and teamwork are essential for success.

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

SPIE is committed to equal employment opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes innovation, collaboration, and shared success.

Location

Doha, Middle East

Minimum experience required

6 years or more

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)

About SPIE Global Services Energy

SPIE Global Services Energy, part of the SPIE Group, operates across 20 countries, providing services from design to maintenance in the energy sector, including oil, gas, and renewables. With 55,000 employees and a revenue of €9.9 billion in 2024, SPIE is a leader in energy infrastructure services.

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