Legal Counsel, Supply Chain

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Job Purpose

Alfanar Global Development is the development energy arm of Alfanar Group. We are seeking a seasoned and highly motivated lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. This role will provide strategic legal advice and support on a broad range of project finance and M&A, and corporate finance transactions with a specific focus on the renewable energy sector within the infrastructure industry. You will be a key partner to the business, working closely with deal teams to ensure the successful execution of complex transactions across a global landscape.

Key Accountability Areas

The Candidate will primarily be responsible for managing all the contracts related to the Supply Chain.   This is a diverse role that will include:

•     Draft, review, negotiate and advise on contractual and agreement matters related to the Supply Chain.
•    Interpret and provide advice on existing contract provisions
•    Analyse the existing contracting structure of the business unit and bring standardisation to the Pos/LoAs/LoIs and Contracts
•   Contract Management and communications with suppliers and contractors
•    Work directly with clients’ Supply Chain Department and Operations team and other business.
•   Experience assisting with risk mitigation and compliance with applicable laws related to corporate Supply Chain Management
•    Advise corporate Clients on legal issues Distribution, Transportation, and Logistics.
•     Work with regional trade counsel supporting products and coordinate with outside counsel as required to manage conducting global and regional due      diligence projects.
•     Provide through, accurate, timely and practical legal advice/ consultation with an all appropriate risk on all applicable issues, including with respect to      deal execution, new product development, product support, operational matters and marketing communications.
•     Mitigate any legal risks associated with the business
•    Liaising with external counsels on dispute resolution and litigation matters
•     Set up process and procedures for contract approval
•     Be responsible to ensure the proper documentation of all supply chain documents
•     Single-point of responsibility for any legal queries related to Supply Chain function
•    Shall be ready to work for projects in MENA and Europe
•    Analyzes and advises on supplier disputes.
•    Resolves commercial disputes with vendors of goods

Role Accountability
Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively. Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work. Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment. Ensures fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, motivation of subordinates. Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules. Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time. Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks. Resolve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues. Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities. Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automations opportunities as much as possible. Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions. Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Legal Assisting


Work Experience
5 to 10 Years


Technical / Functional Competencies
Analytical thinking
Business Intelligence
Communication
Creativity
Critical thinking
Initiative
MS Office
Teamwork
Time Management
Well Organized
Work under pressur

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