Legal Counsel

Michael Page
Dubai
AED 200,000 - 400,000
Job description

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.

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