Junior Legal Counsel

BESIX Middle East & Africa; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Construct, part of BESIX Group, Dubai, seeks a junior corporate lawyer or law student to gain exposure to major contracts, tenders, governance, and dispute management within a leading international construction group.

You will work under senior counsel, participate in cross‑functional projects, and help draft, research, and review legal documents.

This role offers mentorship, professional development, and the chance to contribute to strategic legal initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, recent graduate or final-year student.
• Interest in corporate, construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to understand and summarize legal documents clearly.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment and HR matters including employment agreements and corporate matters such as Power of Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Support contracts, tenders, governance, and dispute management tasks.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and collaborate with departments.
• Assist with drafting, research, and legal analysis.
• Contribute to preparation and review of legal documents.
• Support initiatives aligning legal strategy with business operations.
• Learn and apply corporate legal practices under senior counsel guidance.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Power of Attorney

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Job description

Job Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

Why This Role Matters

This role provides valuable exposure to corporate legal practice within a major international construction group. By supporting work related to contracts, tenders, governance, and dispute management, the position helps strengthen the legal function that supports business operations. Through mentorship from senior legal counsel and participation in cross-functional projects, the role contributes to developing strong legal, analytical, and research capabilities while supporting the organization’s legal strategy.

What You’ll Drive

Support legal work related to contracts, tenders, governance, and dispute management. Participate in cross-functional projects and collaborate with different departments. Assist with drafting, research, and legal analysis tasks. Contribute to the preparation and review of legal documents. Support initiatives that align legal strategy with business operations. Learn and apply corporate legal practices within the construction and infrastructure environment under the guidance of senior legal counsel.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Hold or pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (recent graduate or final-year student).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in corporate, construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Understand and summarize legal documents clearly and accurately.
• Demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge in employment and HR related matters including employment agreements as well as corporate matters such as Power of Attorney.

Additional Information

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration