Contracts Manager (Battery Storage)

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description

Please note: Applicants should be UK based and already have the right to work here.

To assist in the management of the full development portfolio at every stage of the asset development process, liaising internally with the connections, planning, commercial and delivery teams to ensure that sites are developed with the end goal of optimal operational trading from the outset.

To solve challenges as they occur and proactively work to ensure the project progresses smoothly and swiftly to ready to build status.  

Responsibilities

Development

• Conduct site visits to identify target sites and get Letters of Authority and exclusivity agreements signed by landowners.
• Prepare legal title reviews identifying risks at an early stage prior to i) submitting for approved development status; or ii) confirming pursuit of acquisition target projects.
• Draft and negotiate Heads of Agreement with landowners or project owners and/or agents.
• Draft and negotiate Option to Lease, Lease, Option to Purchase and all supplemental property legal agreements with landowners or project owners and/or agents.
• Review all searches and legal Report on Title, query risks with solicitors, agents and landowners or project owners.
• Request and review title and other indemnity insurance policies as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with landowners or project owners throughout development process, in order to negotiate further required documents and cover off remaining risks.

Construction

• Draft and negotiate Wayleaves, Easements, Deeds of Grant, Deed of Variation and Licence for Works with landowners or project owners and/or agents.
• Manage substation Leases and cable Adoption Agreements with Network Operators, landowners or project owners and/or agents.
• Manage service media Wayleaves, Easements and Deeds of Grant with Statutory Undertakers, landowners or project owners and/or agents.
• Draft, negotiate and manage any further required Service Agreements, Framework Agreements or other as required.

Finance

• Undertake and manage all property due diligence associated with debt raise.
• Review and manage Certificates on Title.
• Continually monitor ongoing legal spend throughout the development process for sites across the pipeline.

O&M

• Manage digital platform that tracks all legal obligations, including Option Extensions, Rent payment dates, Rent Reviews and Decommissioning Bonds.

Acquisition and disposal of sites

• Assist with the appraisal of external acquisition site potentials and risks.
• Assist with management of Joint Development Agreements and portfolio acquisition opportunities.
• Compile and update data rooms for external consultant review during due diligence.
• Assist with the drafting and negotiation of Share and Asset Purchase Agreements.

Project management and reporting

• Ensure filing, naming and updating of all relevant project information is undertaken in a timely and precise manner.
• Monitor the project budgets and progress across external consultants.

Completion of project handover

• Manage the production of a comprehensive handover document encompassing the risks and obligations identified through the development process once project achieves RTB status. Provide assistance to the delivery team to ensure smooth transition into construction.
• Manage and liaise re legal matters with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required during delivery process. 

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with a specialism in property and commercial law or any other commercial property law related field.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in roles involving utility scale renewable energy project development; or
• At least 3 years of experience in roles involving commercial real estate management.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple renewable projects from inception to RTB
• Advanced project management and negotiation skills
• Project finance, budgeting skills
• Contract administration and legal skills

Additional Information

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to facilitate knowledge transfer down to the field management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, specifically managing digitalisation and data analytics.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant QHSE software (e.g., environmental management systems software).

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