EPC Legal Director (UAE) - Contracts, Governance & Disputes

CC7 International; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CC7 International in Dubai seeks an experienced Legal Director to lead all legal and contractual matters across the organization, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and international standards. This role oversees corporate governance and project-specific legal support for EPC contracts while mitigating risk and enabling business growth and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include advising the CEO and board, managing corporate governance, leading EPC project legal management, handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) with admission to practice law.
• 15+ years of legal experience with 7–10 years in EPC/Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE law, GCC practices and FIDIC contracts; international arbitration experience.
• Proven ability to lead large legal teams and manage external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal legal advisor to CEO, board and senior management; shape company legal strategy.
• Oversee corporate governance, licenses, regulatory matters and interactions with authorities.
• Lead EPC project legal management from tendering to close-out; negotiate major contracts.
• Provide risk-based contract advice, dispute avoidance and claim management strategies.
• Coordinate with commercial teams; support bid prep and contract negotiations.
• Manage compliance and risk frameworks including anti-corruption and ESG-related requirements.
• Lead and develop in-house legal team; interface with finance, operations and external stakeholders.

Job description

CC7 International in Dubai seeks an experienced Legal Director to lead all legal and contractual matters across the organization, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and international standards. This role oversees corporate governance and project-specific legal support for EPC contracts while mitigating risk and enabling business growth and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include advising the CEO and board, managing corporate governance, leading EPC project legal management, handling