Dubai Legal Director - EPC/Oil & Gas, Arbitration Leader

CC7; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

CC7 Global Engineering Solutions in Dubai seeks an experienced Legal Director to oversee all corporate and EPC project legal matters. You will draft, negotiate, and manage risk across contracts, claims, and disputes while ensuring compliance with UAE and international standards.

The role requires leadership of the in-house team and collaboration with commercial and operations units. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in law, with 7–10 years in EPC/O&G, and a strong background in FIDIC contracts

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) with admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of legal experience, with 7–10 years in EPC/O&G.
• Strong knowledge of UAE legal framework and international arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal legal advisor to CEO, Board, and senior management.
• Lead EPC project legal management across tendering to close-out.
• Review and negotiate major contracts (EPC/EPCM, Subcontracts, JV/consortium agreements).
• Oversee claims, disputes, arbitration and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, international standards, and ESG-related requirements.

Skills

EPC/O&G

Contract Negotiation

Leadership

Arbitration

Education

LLB

LLM (preferred)

Job description

CC7 Global Engineering Solutions in Dubai seeks an experienced Legal Director to oversee all corporate and EPC project legal matters. You will draft, negotiate, and manage risk across contracts, claims, and disputes while ensuring compliance with UAE and international standards.

The role requires leadership of the in-house team and collaboration with commercial and operations units. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in law, with 7–10 years in EPC/O&G, and a strong background in FIDIC contracts