Executive Manager Legal (BD)

About the Role

ACWA Power is seeking an experienced Executive Manager, Legal Counsel – BD to join its Legal – Business Development team. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves providing legal support for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects within ACWA Power’s global portfolio.

Role Context

The role focuses on supporting project finance transactions from the bid submission stage through financial close and beyond. The Legal Counsel will work on complex, high-value project financing across multiple geographies, contributing to major energy and infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for project finance transactions, including activities during the bid stage and financial close.
• Advise on the structure, preparation, and negotiation of finance documents.
• Support the financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects across various markets.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Finance, and Legal teams, as well as lenders, sponsors, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risks throughout the project financing process.
• Support the team across ACWA Power’s portfolio, including projects in the GCC, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Work Environment

This role is part of a specialized legal team that works on complex project financing transactions. The position offers exposure to significant energy and infrastructure developments across various international geographies.