Legal Counsel and Contracts Manager

Legal Counsel / Contracts Manager

Sector: Oil and Gas

Work Location: UAE - Office Based - Dubai/Abu Dhabi

Estimated Pay: AED 35K to 40K per month + Private Medical Insurance + Annual Flights + Schooling (as applicable) + Bonus (annual)

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious Legal Counsel / Contracts Manager to be based in the UAE. You will be responsible for corporate legal administration, compliance control, and 3rd party contract support across all Business Units worldwide, as well as providing expert legal counsel when needed by management.

Key Requirements:

1. 8-12 years experience in Legal Contracts Management, within the Oil & Gas industry
2. Experience of negotiating and legal/contracts experience including post-contract issue management
3. Demonstrable ability to consolidate operational and commercial feedback for incorporation into contracts
4. Proven experience in providing contract reviews and analysis to the business in relation to general contractual matters including potential or actual disputes
5. Expertise in critical areas of compliance including anti-bribery and corruption, FCPA, third party management, training and awareness campaigns and executive engagement
6. Expertise in commercial & corporate matters, M&A, intellectual property in relation to Oil and Gas
7. Drafting and solidifying agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights

Leadership:

Ability to manage and develop a small existing Contracts/Legal team

Education:

Law Degree

Languages:

Fluent in English and Arabic