Company DescriptionMasdar is the UAE\'s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year. To support Masdar in maintaining its Board and corporate governance processes to ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and finalize digitization initiatives.
To provide a first class board/company secretarial service appropriate to, and consistent with, that required by a leading international organization, and which is appropriate for IPO standards.
To contribute to corporate legal activities, including the provision of legal and regulatory advice to Masdar and its projects, assets and subsidiaries, as required, ensuring compliance with the defined legal framework and protecting the interests of Masdar. In addition, developing, reviewing and / or negotiating agreements, contracts and relevant legal documentation for Masdar, as applicable.QualificationsPreferred Experience:

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in progressive roles involving corporate governance and board secretarial duties, in a large organization working in the relevant industry

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong knowledge in a range of legal areas including general corporate and commercial, project finance, mergers and acquisition, joint ventures, etc.
• Broad knowledge of Masdar and its operations, and good knowledge and experience in renewables
• Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment of relevant geographic markets
• Understands the commercial and financial rationale behind legal structures and decisions
• Good knowledge of international cross border transactions and projects
• Good understanding of the legal aspects, laws, legislations and regulations related to the assigned sector
• Strong knowledge of the UAE\'s federal and Emirate laws, regulations, and legal reporting standards
• Good knowledge of changing market trends, and ability to provide regular updates and insights
• Ability to identify, anticipate, mitigate and manage risks related to transactions and projects
• Ability to anticipate potential risks, exposure while analysing, and determining the potential ethical, reputational, and legal risks and implications on the business function
• Strong ability to present to senior management and Board-level stakeholders in a concise and clear manner
• Ability to offer proactive advice regularly and signal prospective legal risks
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and proven ability to use the right negotiation strategies and tools to optimize benefits and value to Masdar, and resolve complex challenges and bottlenecks
• Ability to identify, manage and nurture strategic relationships at the business function level, including legal firms, prospective partners, etc.
• Ability to engage with and manage external legal counsel independently and efficiently
• Ability to liaise effectively, and coordinate with, internal project teams and external legal service providers (at the international and local level)
• Ability to provide sound insight to guide decision-making
• Good business acumen

Additional InformationMasdar is one of the world\'s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE\'s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.Masdar unites the UAE\'s three energy champions - Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA - and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.

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