Junior Legal Counsel (UAE Nationals Only)

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

BESIX, via Six Construct in Dubai, seeks a Junior Legal Counsel (UAE Nationals Only) to support contracts, tenders, governance, and dispute management within a major international construction group.

You will work under senior counsel, draft and review legal documents, summarize documents, and collaborate with multiple departments on corporate and HR matters. Recent graduates or final-year students with a law degree are encouraged to apply; the role offers mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law; recent graduate or final-year student.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Interest in corporate, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
• High ethics, integrity and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment matters and HR-related agreements.
• Excellent drafting and documentation review skills.

Responsibilities

• Support contracts, tenders, governance, and dispute management.
• Assist drafting, research, and legal analysis tasks.
• Review and prepare legal documents.
• Support alignment of legal strategy with business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams under senior counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Attention to detail

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Job description

Junior Legal Counsel (UAE Nationals Only)

• Full-time
• Entities: Besix Construct L.L.C.
• 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.
  • 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

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