Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEC Full time

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Contract Management**:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, joint ventures, supply agreements, and consultancy agreements.
- Ensure contracts align with company policies, mitigate risks, and protect company interests.
- **Regulatory Compliance**:

- Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards across operational regions.
- Advise on sanctions, trade restrictions, and anti-corruption laws
- **Risk Management**:

- Identify and assess legal risks associated with the company's projects and operations.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks effectively.
- **Corporate Governance**:

- Support corporate governance practices, including subsidiary management and ensuring compliance with corporate filings in various jurisdictions.
- Advise the board and senior management on legal and regulatory matters.
- **General Legal Advice**:

- Provide timely and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on various legal issues
- Stay updated on legal developments that could impact the company’s operations.
- **Training and Awareness**:

- Develop and deliver training programs on legal and compliance topics, such as anti-corruption, contract management, and regulatory updates.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) is essential, a Master’s degree (LLM) is a plus.
- **Licensing**: Qualified to practice law in at least one of the following jurisdictions, England and Wales, USA, Australia.
- **Experience**:

- Minimum of 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
- Proven experience in the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors is essential.
- Familiarity with projects in the Middle East, CIS, Europe, and Africa is highly desirable.
- **Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
- Fluency in English is required
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple tasks.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, international projects.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- PQE Legal contracts: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

- England and Wales, or USA or Australian Legal Qualification (required)


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