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About the company
Sungrow MENA & Central Asia
Solar Electric Power Generation
Role Overview
Support the legal function of a global leader in PV and BESS manufacturing across commercial contracts, project documentation, corporate matters, compliance, and legal operations. The role will work closely with Sales, Projects, Sales and Operations teams across the Middle East and Africa.
Responsibilities
• Assist with preparation, review of NDAs, supply agreements, license agreements, distribution agreements, Long Term Service Agreements / O&M agreements, RFQs, and other commercial contracts.
• Maintain contract trackers and monitor contractual obligations, expiry dates, renewals, notices, bonds, and guarantees.
• Support legal counsel in contract negotiations and preparation of the contract review register.
• Identify and escalate key contractual risks and deviations from internal contracting and legal standards.
• Support the project management team in the legal review of project and claims documentation for renewable energy projects.
• Maintain records of project-specific key contractual commitments, amendments, notices, and claims correspondence.
• Assist with maintaining records relating to contractual claims, notices, disputes, and potential litigation/arbitration.
• Track dispute milestones, deadlines, and legal costs.
• Maintain the company's contract database and legal documentation.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, clause libraries, checklists and approval workflows.
• Prepare contract status reports and legal department dashboards.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in law, paralegal, or a related discipline in a common law jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years' experience in a paralegal or contract review and negotiation role, preferably in the renewable energy or construction sector.
• Experience with commercial contracts and contract management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, BESS, EPC or FIDIC contracts is an advantage.
• Strong English drafting and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and document-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced international environment.
• Fluency in English and in Chinese (preferred but not mandatory).