Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

Legal Business Partner handling contracts, compliance, and factory legal support in MENA.

Key Responsibilities

• contract drafting
• legal compliance
• regulatory tracking
• risk management
• training programs
• dispute resolution

Tasks

o After the establishment of the company’s battery production factory in the Middle East, provide comprehensive legal support for daily factory operations, including labor affairs, environmental regulations, health and safety, customs and import/export, government permits, and licenses. o Establish and maintain a regional standard contract repository. o Manage communications with local law firms, government agencies, and regulatory authorities to ensure company operations comply with local requirements. o Develop and execute regional compliance training programs. o Continuously track legal and regulatory developments in the Middle East and Africa, especially in areas related to foreign investment, trade, intellectual property, energy, and industrial manufacturing, and provide timely risk alerts and recommendations to management. This position will serve as the Legal Business Partner (Legal BP) for the company in the Middle East and Africa, fully responsible for supporting legal compliance needs in these regions. Core responsibilities include ensuring the review and negotiation of contracts in areas such as sales, procurement, factory operations, and local investments, conducting compliance analyses, managing legal risks, and providing practical and implementable legal solutions. Candidates must have the ability to work independently in a multicultural environment and collaborate closely with business teams. o Responsible for drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating various contracts in Chinese, English, and Arabic, including but not limited to sales contracts, procurement agreements, engineering contracts, technical service agreements, joint venture agreements, etc. o Handle local disputes, litigation, and arbitration related to factory operations.

Requirements

• legal qualification
• corporate law
• new energy
• contract negotiation
• arabic
• cross‑cultural

What You Bring

Experience in legal matters related to the establishment or operation of local factories, familiar with labor, environmental, and customs regulations. Excellent business acumen and problem-solving skills, able to provide pragmatic and efficient legal advice. Basic understanding of the application of Islamic law in local commercial activities. Familiarity with trade, procurement, or regulatory policies in the new energy sector. Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, with a valid legal professional qualification certificate (from China or overseas). Ability to use Arabic as a working language for communication and document review. Ability to work independently, adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, and handle pressure effectively. At least 5 years of experience in a corporate legal department or a well-known law firm, with solid commercial law knowledge. Work experience in the Middle East, familiar with the local business environment and legal practice. Proficient in reviewing and negotiating sales and procurement contracts, with experience handling complex commercial contracts independently. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Chinese and English. Relevant experience in energy storage, new energy, manufacturing, or heavy industry is preferred. Outstanding cross-cultural communication and coordination abilities, able to collaborate efficiently with colleagues and partners from different backgrounds.

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About Hithium Energy Storage

-Founded with the vision of driving sustainable energy storage solutions for a greener future. -Specializes in cutting-edge lithium-based storage systems designed for both large-scale and residential use. -Focuses on creating solutions that integrate seamlessly with renewable energy sources like solar and wind. -Has pioneered advancements in energy storage technologies, enhancing grid stability and efficiency. -Works across various sectors, including energy, utilities, commercial buildings, and industrial operations. -Partners with global leaders to deliver large-scale storage systems that help communities and industries transition to renewable energy. -Unique for its ability to combine high energy density with long life cycles in storage solutions. -Has become a key player in the energy storage space, contributing to the global energy transformation.

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