Our client is a fast-growing, thriving law firm providing legal services to the Power & Energy industry across the GCC.

To support ongoing growth they are seeking to appoint talented lawyers to the team with experience in EU Compliance and Regulations.

Reporting to partner level these positions will enjoy autonomous remits focussed on advising international client organisations whilst performing business critical functions managing compliance & regulatory matters for the team’s activities including:

• Client management and operations.
• EU Compliance and Regulation advisory affairs.
• Local Compliance and Regulation advisory affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Advise the firm’s clients on EU regulatory and compliance affairs particularly in relation to start-up and business expansion.
• Communicate regulatory developments internally to the team.
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities and industry bodies in Oman.
• Collaborate with the team to manage impact on client management.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the team.
• Monitor and analyse legal and regulatory changes across EMEA.
• Brief the SLT on regulatory risks and opportunities.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer: EU jurisdiction.
• Background in EMEA Power & Energy projects in GCC (desirable).
• Familiarity with key European legislation & regulations.
• Strong understanding of EMEA legislative processes and regulatory institutions.
• Experience of engaging with industry groups and supervisory authorities in GCC / EMEA.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven client management skills.
• Commercial mindset with a business-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel when required.

CV’s to accompany applications in the first instance please.