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Lead legal advisory role for the delivery of PPP projects.

• Lead legal advisory role for the delivery of PPP projects.
• Responsible for drafting bidding documents and relevant legal agreements.
• Undertaking legal due diligence.
• Assess the applicable legal framework and highlight any legal considerations.
• Analyze the sector and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Identify key legal and regulatory risks for the PPP project.
• Participate in the development and preparation of the PPP procurement documents in coordination with all relevant stakeholders and the Authority.
• Carry out risk analysis and mitigation.
• Conduct expression of interest, request for qualification, and request for proposal evaluations.
• Assist in preparing scoring mechanisms for markups.
• Prepare responses for all legal clarifications raised during the procurement of the project as a PPP.
• Prepare and present evaluation reports and committee recommendation papers to the Authority and relevant committee for approval and address any comments.
• Prepare the draft PPP agreement and associated transaction agreements in compliance with the PPP Law for each PPP Project.
• Review any markups to the PPP agreement and advise the Authority on potential risks and negotiation strategies.
• Identify legal negotiation points and assist in the preparation of negotiation strategy and execute legal negotiations with the preferred bidder or any other bidder as per agreement with the Authority.
• Advise on the PPP agreement, bid documents, and negotiation with bidders.
• Prepare additional schedules based on the outcome of the negotiation strategy.
• Lead the compilation of the PPP agreement in preparation for signing and coordinate all relevant activities with the preferred bidder and the Authority including the Clients' department.
• Provide support to the Authority’s PPP team where required.
• Provide day-to-day contractual support to the Authority’s PPP team as and when required.
• Attend relevant meetings.

• Law degree obtained from universities identified in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) published by the International Association of Universities.
• More than 15 years of practical and relevant experience since obtaining the educational qualifications specified, with a minimum of 7 years of specialized experience in transaction advisory and PPPs.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in North America, W. Europe, UK, Australia, or New Zealand or an equivalent developed country or GCC.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with roles similar to the proposed role.
• In-depth knowledge of PPP procedures and processes.
• In-depth understanding of sector and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large PPP projects.
• Strong communication skills both orally and written to build and maintain excellent working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Chartership, Licensed or Professional Certification obtained from internationally recognized professional institutions or organizations is highly desirable.
• Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
• Experience in Qatar and/or the Gulf region is highly desirable.

About the company CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
• Support and attend trials administratively
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case-relevant information
• Type and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and manage calendars

Requirements

• Proven experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Legal Assistant certification or diploma
• Bilingual in Arabic and English only
• Local with NOC only

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to Lease Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Construction Agreements, Retail Agreements, Supply and Installation Agreements, Facility Management Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, LOIs, and more.

Draft templates and boilerplate documents to streamline the contract drafting process.

Collaborate with the direct manager to develop and monitor company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Monitor the implementation of all operational processes and procedures to ensure the company's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Conduct regular compliance assessments and generate reports to assess the company's adherence to legal and ethical standards.

Provide legal advice and guidance on general corporate matters to raise staff awareness of legal requirements.

Provide compliance advice in relation to applicable laws and regulations, assessing their potential impact on the organization.

Perform legal risk assessments and due diligence processes for counterparties in various business transactions.

Establish and maintain comprehensive legal and compliance databases.

Qualification and Requirement:

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Laws.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English; bilingual proficiency in Arabic is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 to 7 years of legal experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of contract law and compliance.
• Document Drafting: Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Legal Knowledge: Excellent legal knowledge and analytical skills.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in legal and compliance matters.
• Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal
• Industries
• Retail

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