Executive Manager- Legal (BD)

Executive Manager, Legal Counsel – BD📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ACWA PowerACWA Power is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel BD to join our Legal – Business Development team in Riyadh.This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across ACWA Power’s global portfolio, supporting transactions from bid submission through financial close and beyond.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal support on project finance transactions, including bid-stage and financial close activities.Advise on the structure, preparation and negotiation of finance documents.Support the financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects across multiple markets.Work closely 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.What We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Law / LLB or equivalent legal qualification.Strong experience in Project Finance and/or Banking & Finance.Experience gained either in-house with a developer/infrastructure company or within a leading international law firm advising sponsors and/or lenders.A good understanding of the full project finance lifecycle and how key finance documents work together.Strong understanding of financing structures, loan mechanics and bankability considerations.Common law qualification is preferred, given the English-law governed financing documentation used across transactions.Experience in energy, power, renewables or infrastructure would be an advantage.Why Join ACWA Power?You’ll be part of a specialised legal team working on complex, high-value project financing transactions across multiple geographies, with exposure to major energy and infrastructure developments.