Yellow Door Energy is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team and support the company’s operations and growth. The ideal candidate will be excited about bringing clean energy solutions to businesses in Jordan. She/he will report jointly to the General Counsel based in Dubai and will work closely with all teams across the organization. The Legal Counsel role main responsibilities are covered under four main functions:
Contracts drafting and negotiation
Risk identification and mitigation, research and external support as required
In the position of Legal Counsel, the employee’s day-to-day role will be supporting the Jordan office on the following tasks:
Draft customer contracts on behalf of YDE Jordan, including but not imited to customer agreements, NDA’s, EPC contracts
Support other departments with negotiating contracts and issues that arise with projects in Jordan
Identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in potential transactions
Coordinate with external counsel on contracts and legal matters that arise
Research legal issues and local laws that impact YDE Jordan
Provide Jordan business teams with general legal support on daily matters
Document and complete corporate filing requirements as needed, including corporate licenses
Assist with maintenance and updating of legal database
These responsibilities are subject to change depending on the needs of YDE. There may be a need for travel to support country offices, within the scope of the role in YDE.
YOU…
University Bachelor’s degree in Law and/or equivalent
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience with a mixed of private practice and in-house role in Jordan
Professional level of written and verbal fluency in both English and Arabic
Excellent drafting and analysis skills and keen eye for details
Strong collaborative team player attitude with the capacity to work independently
Ability to approach legal issues with a business mindset
Excellent at managing multiple priorities at the same time
Ability to negotiate, facilitate and support their point of view
International experience and/or working for a multinational entity preferred
Excellent communication skills
WE…
Provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, challenging projects, fun working environment with great colleagues
Have a passion for improving the environment and helping businesses grow in a sustainable manner
Work hard because we believe in what we’re doing
Believe in the power of positive energy, self-awareness, intellectual honesty & empathy
Enjoy growth phase businesses where we can have a strong impact on its direction
HOW TO APPLY Please email your letter of motivation and updated CV to [email protected] by 07 May 2020 with the subject title “Legal Counsel – Jordan”.
We thank all candidates for their interest in Yellow Door Energy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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