Job Overview
ACWA Power, a developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, is seeking a motivated legal professional for the Senior Paralegal position in the UAE. This opportunity is suited to candidates interested in legal support, business development transactions, contract documentation, and corporate legal processes within the energy and water infrastructure sector.
The successful candidate will support the Legal – Business Development team with legal research, transaction documentation, company incorporation, contract preparation, and financial closing requirements. The role also involves coordinating with internal departments and external legal advisers to ensure documents are accurate, complete, and delivered within required deadlines.
Job Details
- Job Title: Senior Paralegal
- Company: ACWA Power
- Job Location: UAE
- Department: Legal – Business Development
- Experience Required: 0–3 years of paralegal experience
- Education: Recognized legal training; a Bachelor’s degree in Law is preferred
- Industry: Energy, Power Generation, Water Desalination, and Infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Research and Support
- Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, legal precedents, articles, and other materials to support senior lawyers.
- Assist in preparing preliminary materials for legal opinions issued by external legal counsel.
- Support senior legal team members during meetings, negotiations, and document reviews.
- Coordinate with the Legal – Corporate team on company incorporation and establishment procedures in the UAE and other jurisdictions.
- Help prepare, organize, and maintain corporate legal documentation.
2. Legal Documentation and Transaction Support
- Assist in preparing legal documents using approved company templates, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Technical Services Agreements (TSAs), Powers of Attorney (POAs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
- Support the preparation of company incorporation documents, internal approvals, and other transaction-related paperwork.
- Assist the Bid Management team and relevant stakeholders with the legal components of bid preparation.
- Compile and prepare conditions precedent required for project financial close and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
- Upload, organize, and manage transaction documents using third-party platforms such as Legatics.
3. Agreements and Contract Preparation
- Assist the Legal – Business Development team in drafting basic agreements and contracts for review and completion by senior legal professionals.
- Help ensure legal documents are complete, consistent with approved templates, and ready for further review.
- Support the preparation and execution of transaction documents within established timelines.
4. Coordination and Document Execution
- Coordinate with Business Development, Project Finance, Tax, Insurance, and other internal teams to collect required information and supporting documents.
- Follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure documentation is complete and submitted on time.
- Manage document execution and internal signing formalities through the company’s Egnyte system and other approved electronic signature platforms.
- Liaise with external legal entities and advisers when required.
5. Policies, Procedures, and Continuous Improvement
- Follow all relevant organizational policies, departmental procedures, standard operating procedures, and legal documentation requirements.
- Maintain organized records and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support projects aimed at improving legal team efficiency.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the legal management team.
Educational Qualifications
- Recognized legal training is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law is preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Between 0 and 3 years of experience as a paralegal.
- Familiarity with contracts, corporate documentation, legal research, or business transactions is beneficial.
- Candidates should be willing to learn legal systems, document management platforms, and transaction processes.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational and document management skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Basic understanding of English legal terminology and definitions.
- Understanding of contracts, agreements, and corporate legal documents.
- Good legal research and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to learn new IT systems and legal technology platforms.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different teams.
- Professional judgment, discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Communication and Working Relationships
Internal: Legal – Business Development team, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Business Development, Project Finance, Tax, Insurance, and other relevant departments.
External: External legal advisers and other legal entities, as required.
Diversity and Inclusion
ACWA Power is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment that reflects the markets in which it operates.