Legal Expert

Human Craft; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Growth prospects

Job summary

Human Craft seeks an experienced Legal Expert to serve as internal counsel for an international engineering and project-management company. You will guide corporate, commercial, and project contracts in the UAE and abroad, ensuring compliance and pragmatic solutions.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating EPC, consultancy, joint venture, and subcontracting agreements, plus governance, risk oversight, and cross-border advisory, leveraging UAE law knowledge and global perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree or LLM in Corporate or Commercial Law preferred.
• Qualified lawyer (UAE or other common-law jurisdiction).
• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in UAE or GCC in project-based or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to senior management and project teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC, consultancy, supply, joint venture, and subcontracting contracts.
• Advise on UAE corporate, commercial, and labour law with regulatory compliance guidance.
• Support corporate governance and entity structuring; ensure licensing, registration, and documentation compliance.
• Oversee contract risk management and mitigation for current and future projects.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external counsel, auditors, and authorities on legal matters.
• Monitor internal policies covering anti-bribery, data protection, sanctions, and confidentiality.
• Interpret UAE law with awareness of cross-border relevance of US/UK principles.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution, including claims management, arbitration, and litigation oversight.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

UAE law

Cross-border contracts

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Labour law

Education

LLB

LLM preferred

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesEmployment Type: Full-time, On-site 12+ months employment.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Expert on behalf of our client, a reputable international engineering and project-management company operating across industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will act as the internal legal advisor, providing strategic legal and contractual guidance to support the company’s corporate, commercial, and project operations in the UAE and across international jurisdictions. This position requires strong knowledge of UAE legislation, corporate governance, and contract law, with familiarity with U.S. and British law considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to senior management and project teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including EPC, consultancy, supply, joint venture, and subcontracting contracts.
• Advise on UAE corporate, commercial, and labour law, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support corporate governance and entity structuring; maintain compliance with licensing, registration, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee contract risk management and recommend practical mitigation measures for ongoing and future projects.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external counsel, auditors, and authorities on corporate and legal matters.
• Review and maintain internal policies and legal frameworks covering anti-bribery, data protection, sanctions, and confidentiality.
• Monitor legal developments in UAE law, with ability to interpret U.S. and British legal principles relevant to cross-border and international contracts.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution, including claims management, arbitration, and litigation oversight.
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice balancing compliance and commercial objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree or LLM in Corporate or Commercial Law preferred.
• Qualified lawyer (UAE or other common-law jurisdiction)
• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in the UAE or GCC region within project-based or industrial sectors.
• Proven expertise in UAE law with strong understanding of contractual, corporate, and labour frameworks.
• Knowledge of British law is a significant advantage, particularly for cross-border or multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a commercial and solution-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical skills, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Languages: English – fluent (mandatory); other languages will be considered a strong asset.

What the Client Offers

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and international organisation involved in large-scale engineering and industrial projects.
• Professional working environment with clear growth prospects.