Legal Counsel

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Overview

The Projects & Construction Legal Counsel will advise on general legal matters related to the design and delivery of live experience solutions, including complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, amusement / theme park projects, brand activations and cruise ship installations, both domestically and internationally.

The Legal Counsel Will Also

• Negotiate and draft documentation for a wide range of global commercial contracts, including manufacturing, construction, engineering, and design.
• Review RFPs and advise on contractual and commercial terms.
• Assist the Business with identifying commercial strategies for bids.
• Advise on contract interpretation.
• Handle valuations of claims, variations including delay and disruption claims.
• Assist with final accounting and commercial close out.
• Resolve disputes and commercial settlements.
• Lead subcontract negotiations, formation and management including imposition of back-to-back contractual, commercial and payment terms.
• Participate in project review meetings.
• Work with corporate governance team to ensure legal regional compliance for the MENA entities.
• Engage on corporate governance, board of directors, and other leadership team matters, as needed.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and administer contracts in order to meet business goals, deadlines and manage risk.
• Negotiate and advise on a variety of contracts, including manufacturing, construction contracts, equipment support agreements, vendor contracts and real estate leases.
• Lead and/or support the drafting and rollout of corporate compliance policies including, e.g., data privacy, document retention and anti-corruption.
• Manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner.
• Advise shared service teams on global corporate law matters.
• Engage with leadership and board of directors effectively.
• Some travel to other TAIT offices and project/customer locations
  
  

Position Requirements

• Qualified lawyer.
• Extensive experience of commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Knowledgeable advisor on privacy related matters.
• Highly competent IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, contract management systems).
• An efficient and resourceful worker with an ability to multitask on a variety of matters under pressure.
• Excellent time management.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented and attracted to challenging opportunities within a rapidly growing environment.
• Excellent judgment, and strong interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business environments and objectives.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to operate at all levels across the business
• In-house orLaw firm experience.
• Experience of the construction industry.
  
  

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.