Legal Counsel - Junior

BESIX Infra; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a skilled Legal Counsel with expertise in corporate governance and litigation management. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, providing strategic legal advice, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in construction law and demonstrate exceptional negotiation and analytical skills. A supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth are part of the offering.

Benefits

Inspirational working environment

Career opportunities & training programs

Attractive additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE, ideally with experience in project finance, PPP, infrastructure, and construction projects.
• Proven experience as legal counsel in a business environment.
• Fluency in Arabic and/or French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documentation, including joint venture and shareholder agreements.
• Manage litigation cases and disputes with external advisors.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company formation.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Drafting Legal Documents

Managing Litigation

Education

BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree

MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Job description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documentation, including joint venture and shareholder agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company formation in the UAE.
• Manage litigation cases and disputes in collaboration with external advisors (e.g., experts, claims consultants) and law firms.
• Prepare appropriate legal documents for trials or court proceedings and review expert reports.
• Draft and review pleadings, memoranda, and legal submissions in Arabic.
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Manage relationships with external law firms; monitor and report on external legal costs.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large-scale construction claims and disputes, including claims preparation, negotiation, adjudication, mediation, and all forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Involved in non-contentious matters, including dispute avoidance, training and workshops, drafting agreements and standard terms and conditions, contract reviews and negotiations, and providing practical advice to management and site teams on specialist, large-scale, complex, or problematic projects.
• Proven track record in providing end-to-end support in the management of contentious matters.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations impacting all facets of operations.
• Familiarity with local court systems and arbitration forums (e.g., ICC, DIAC, DIFC).
• Ability to analyze and interpret legal issues and prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging legal issues and trends in the area of expertise.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and consultants.
• Strong ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of financial and business analysis techniques.
• Understanding of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement effective legal strategies and solutions.
• Knowledge of community legal resources.
• Skilled in developing and delivering professional presentations.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree.
• MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, and fluency in Arabic and / or French will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE, ideally with experience in project finance, PPP, infrastructure, and construction projects.
• Proven experience as legal counsel in a business environment.
• Full understanding of the external factors influencing a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop defensive or proactive legal strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgment and strong analytical skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional managerial and negotiation abilities.

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.