Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M/F

Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M/FJob Title Regional Lawyer – Middle East and Asia M/F Contract Type Permanent contract Contractual Hours Full time Location Based in Doha within the Middle East Business Unit, reporting to the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy in France. The Regional Lawyer will oversee all legal matters (corporate, contracts, legal affairs, compliance) in the region. Main responsibilities include: 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, share transfers, and formalities. Participating in extraordinary transactions such as mergers and restructurings. Reviewing, drafting, and monitoring corporate contracts and documents. Resolving corporate legal issues and securing contractual commitments to mitigate legal risks. Monitoring pre-litigation, litigation, and transactional procedures. Drafting commercial leases and contributing to risk analysis in contractual arrangements. Updating contractual documentation and advising operational staff on legal issues. Contracts Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various contracts including MOUs, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, service contracts, and turnkey projects. Negotiating bank and parent company guarantees. Preparing legal responses for tenders and supporting risk review processes by identifying and mitigating legal and contractual risks. Additionally, the role offers an opportunity to develop skills in compliance and anti-corruption efforts, serving as the Compliance Legal Referent for the region. Profile The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree (Bac +5) in Business and Corporate Law, with at least 7 years of senior legal experience, either in a firm or in-house. Fluency in English is required. Strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills are essential. Qualities such as pragmatism, adaptability, autonomy, rigor, initiative, and teamwork are vital for success. What We Offer We are committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and innovation. Minimum Experience Required6 years or more Languages English (Full professional proficiency) Reference2025-38936 Publication Date18/05/2025#J-18808-Ljbffr