Legal Counsel

Roles and responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, and NDAs for regional units.
• Identify governance departures in contract reviews and assist project teams in obtaining necessary internal approvals.
• Advise the business on applicable laws, jurisdictions, and regulations.
• Revise and maintain legal templates across the Group, ensuring compliance with current best practices and legislation.
• Instruct and manage external law firms.
• Draft and update legal guidance to raise awareness of recurrent issues and new regulations in key markets.
• Advise the business on litigation and insurance matters, liaising with external counsel and technical experts as needed.
• Assist the Regional Head of Legal and collaborate with other members of the regional legal team.
• Support other legal functions, including Ethics & Compliance, Data Protection, and Insurance teams.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum five years PQE, at least three of which are within the construction sector.
• Experience living and working in the Middle East, with an understanding of local civil laws..
• Relevant legal experience from a top national law firm or in-house, ideally within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong practical understanding of legal principles, commercial law, and construction law, particularly in cross-border supply contexts.
• Experience handling legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, especially in the Middle East, with a good grasp of civil law systems in the region.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills with the ability to multitask and solve complex problems.
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and providing clear legal advice.
• Able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a larger team.
• Familiarity with international development projects and contracts is an advantage but not essential.
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive, tax-free salary.
• Clear path for progression within the business.
• Opportunity to join an international, high calibre team.

Desired candidate profile

• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in areas such as corporate law, employment law, intellectual property, and contract law.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to protect the organization’s interests.

• Research Skills: Strong legal research abilities to stay informed about changes in legislation and case law.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

• Advisory Skills: Capability to provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other departments.

• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance processes relevant to the industry.

• Dispute Resolution: Experience in handling disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.

• Risk Management: Ability to identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external parties.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in legal documents and contracts.

• Ethical Judgment: High ethical standards and integrity in legal practice.