Senior Labor & Employment Counsel MENAT

Baker Hughes; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Dubai is looking for a Senior Labour and Employment Counsel. This role involves advising on various workplace law issues and managing employment litigations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in legal, admission to the local bar, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential for this position, offering flexible working patterns and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labour and employment for UAE or Saudi.
• Prior experience in-house or in a law firm.
• Previous experience in influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage labour and employment litigations.
• Support internal human resources teams.
• Specialize in employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance in union negotiations.
• Advise functional managers on processes.
• Lead medium-sized projects.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Experience in labour and employment law

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in legal

Valid admission to local legal bar exam

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to work for an Energy Technology company

Are you experienced in Middle East Labour and Employment

Join our team!

We take energy forward making it safer cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Alongside Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) resolves the critical task of the energy transition: bringing energy security sustainability productivity and efficiency together.

Partner with the best!

As a Senior Labour and Employment Counsel you will be responsible for advising and representing Baker Hughes on a wide range of issues related to workplace law including compliance litigation and strategic planning.

As a Labour and Employment Counsel you will be responsible for:

• Managing labour and employment litigations this includes understanding of employment laws conducting thorough investigations and exploring all available resolution options.
• Supporting internal human resources teams in all employment legal related matters and providing needed guidance.
• Specializing in laws & regulations/policies & practices as it pertains to employees including in the areas of benefits compensation and human rights.
• Providing guidance and counsel in union negotiations and employee relations matters.
• Advising Functional managers or other Functions regarding approaches processes and procedures in the own field.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approach and methods for solving complex problems
• Leading as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A bachelors or masters degree in legal.
• A valid admission to local legal bar exam.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in labour and employment for UAE or Saudi.
• Prior experience in house or in a law firm.
• Previous experience in influencing senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in Arabic & English.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone this role we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Please discuss your preferred working patterns with the recruiter during the process.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We in the health and well-being of our workforce train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits