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Legal Director

CC7 Global Engineering Solutions | CC7 Emirates Engineering Solutions
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
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Corporate LawCommercial ContractsMergers AcquisitionsComplianceRegulatory AffairsLitigation Management
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Corporate Legal Governance

  • Act as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior management.
  • Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Ensure full compliance with UAE federal laws, international regulations, and industry standards.
  • Oversee corporate structuring, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and shareholder agreements.
  • Manage corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Handle regulatory matters, licensing, and interactions with authorities (e.g., ADNOC, free zones, ministries).
  • Supervise external legal counsel and manage legal budgets.

Epc Project Legal Management

  • Lead legal support for EPC contracts across the lifecycle (tendering, execution, close-out).
  • Review, draft, and negotiate major contracts, including:
  • EPC / EPCM contracts
  • Subcontracts and vendor agreements
  • Consortium and joint venture agreements
  • Framework agreements
  • Provide legal advice on contract risk allocation, liabilities, and dispute avoidance strategies.
  • Support commercial and project teams during bid preparation and contract negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance with FIDIC and other internationally recognized contract standards commonly used in Oil & Gas projects.

Claims, Disputes & Arbitration

  • Develop claims management strategies and oversee dispute resolution processes.
  • Handle disputes involving delay claims, variation orders, cost overruns, and performance issues.
  • Represent the company in arbitration, litigation, and mediation proceedings.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on complex cases, particularly under UAE law and international arbitration forums (e.g., ICC, LCIA, DIAC, ADCCAC).

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Establish and enforce compliance programs, including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and ethics frameworks.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes impacting the oil & gas and EPC sectors in the UAE and GCC.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with international sanctions, export controls, and ESG-related legal requirements when applicable.

Contract & Commercial Advisory

  • Provide proactive legal support to project managers and commercial teams.
  • Review variations, claims notices, and subcontractor disputes.
  • Advise on insurance, indemnities, and liability clauses.
  • Enhance contract management processes to minimize legal exposure.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead and develop the in-house legal team.
  • Provide training to business units on contract awareness and legal risk.
  • Act as a key interface between legal, commercial, finance, and operations teams.
  • Build relationships with external stakeholders, including authorities, partners, and clients.

Qualifications & Experience Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree (LLM) preferred.
  • Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.

Experience

  • 15+ years of legal experience, with at least 7–10 years in

Epc And Oil & Gas Industry

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  • Proven experience in handling
  • large-scale EPC projects
  • in the Middle East.
  • Strong background in FIDIC contracts and international arbitration.

Regional Experience

  • Deep knowledge of
  • UAE legal framework
  • and GCC business practices.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills
  • Expertise in contract law and construction law
  • Risk management and problem-solving
  • Stakeholder management and leadership
  • High ethical standards and integrity

Preferred Industry Exposure

  • ADNOC projects
  • Onshore EPC contracts
  • Large infrastructure / energy projects
  • Joint ventures and consortium operations

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