Legal Counsel Northern Africa

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, Morocco

Job Description

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 170,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose ("raison d'être"), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. You are looking for a meaningful job? Come and live a ENGIE business experience! Engie in an ambitious international group focusing on the energy transition with a clear zero carbon target. ENGIE's purpose ("raison d'être") is to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. The purpose brings together the company, its employees, its clients and its shareholders, and reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. Joining ENGIE is the possibility of taking part in projects of great scale and taking responsibilities in a group of world size, which applies the advanced technology What ENGIE North Africa offers you : The opportunity to have a meaningful job where you can make a difference. The chance to continuously evolve as a professional, coupled with a variety of training opportunities. Relevant career opportunities to get you where you want to be, with the knowledge you need and to continuously improve your skills in an international environment. Continuous mentoring - you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentorship from your manager Engie wants you to find a balance between work and private life by offering home working and an informal no-nonsense environment. A career management plan with opportunities to grow in an international environment Continuous mentoring - you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentorship from your manager Dynamic and inclusive work environment - employees are the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility. Attractive and competitive package. You will get the chance to work into a multicultural environment in a cosy and comfortable working space and hybrid workplace enabling the employees to feel at home while having moments to concentrate or chat! ENGIE North Africa is hiring a Legal Counsel. As part of team in the North Africa Region based in Casablanca, you will report to the General Counsel & Ethics Northern Africa. We are looking for a lawyer with 3 to 7 years' experience to reinforce our legal team and increase the legal support to our business development activities in North Africa. We are actively developing renewable projects (solar & wind plants and hydrogen) and thermal projects (desalination plant and gas plants) across North Africa. Your role would be to review and negotiate agreements, provide accurate and practical advice and be a true business partner within the team. Responsibilities: Ensure all the legal support to thermal and renewable projects under development or in operations by Engie in the North Africa region (solar plant, wind farms, desalination plant,...). Draft, negotiate and review various agreements (MoUs, JDA, PPA, EPC contract, Turbine supply agreement, call for tender documentation, etc.). Advising and supporting M&A activities. Insuring the follow-up of the transactions with the banks and financial institutions in accordance with the local regulation. Actively contributing to the implementation of applicable compliance procedures in line with Ethics & Compliance Guidelines Group. Management of the corporate housekeeping of the companies and branches in the region. Education: You have a Master Degree in law (preferably under French, English or Moroccan law); Experience & Skill You have 3 to 7 years' experience working as an in-house or attorney (avocat); You have an excellent command of French and English with excellent reading, writing and listening skills. You have specific experience in contract law, corporate law, or energy law or public law. Experience in the energy, utilities or industrial sector is a plus. Experience in a reputed law firm is a plus. You have a good understanding of the business issues and are eager to work in an international environment. You work well in a team and have excellent communication skills. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are well-organized. You are stress resistant and keen to meet deadlines. Location/contract Place of residence: Casablanca, Morocco Contract: full time, permanent ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

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  • Job Id
    JD1452637
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, Morocco
  • Education
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