Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements and NDAs for regional units

Identify departures from our governance as part of the review of such commercial agreements and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate
Advise business on applicable laws, jurisdictions and regulations including GCC regulatory compliance and procedure
Revise and maintain legal templates for use across the Group ensuring they reflect current best practice and legislation.
Instructing and managing external law firms
Draft and update legal guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations in key markets and jurisdictions.
Advise business on litigation and insurance matters, which may include liaising with outside counsel and technical experts.
Assisting Regional Head of Legal and other members of regional team
Support other parts of the Legal Department such as the Ethics & Compliance and Data Protection and insurance teams

Candidate specifications

Qualified lawyer with circa 5-7 years+ PQE
Relevant experience either in private practice with a top national firm or in-house.
Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law.
Legal experience of construction law preferably gained in a consultancy environment or with a client/contractor including cross border supply
Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge.
Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team.
Experience gained through having lived and worked in the Middle East including understanding of Middle East countries civil laws
Understanding of International Development projects and contracts a distinct advantage but not essential

Legal Counsel Full Time

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