Legal Counsel

Overview

Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts including Design & Build contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.
• Provide legal advice to management, commercial, project, and procurement teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Support tendering activities by reviewing contractual terms, risk allocations, and deviations.
• Advise on claims, variations, disputes, and potential litigation; coordinate with external counsel where required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Support corporate governance matters, including resolutions, powers of attorney, and internal policies.
• Assist with regulatory matters, licensing, and authority requirements where applicable.
• Support dispute avoidance strategies and provide early legal input to mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Maintain a contract database and ensure proper legal documentation and record-keeping.
• Monitor legal developments relevant to construction, employment, and commercial law and advise the business accordingly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree or professional legal qualification is an advantage.
• 6–10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably within construction, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong experience in UAE law; GCC experience is an advantage.
• Experience supporting Design & Build, construction contracts, or manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.