Senior Legal Counsel

e7 Group; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 240.000 - 420.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Senior Legal Counsel at e7 Group in Abu Dhabi provides commercially focused legal support across the Group, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements including government contracts and tenders. Reporting to Group General Counsel, you ensure legal frameworks enable business objectives while safeguarding the Group’s interests and compliance obligations.

Acting as a key partner to commercial, procurement, and operational functions, the role balances legal risk with

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Laws required; admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• Postgraduate degree in Corporate/Commercial/International Law preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive legal experience with commercial contracts.
• Experience in government contracts, tenders, and regulated environments.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including government contracts and tenders.
• Provide pragmatic legal support to commercial and procurement teams during negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and manage contractual risk.

Conhecimentos

Commercial contracts drafting

Negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Formação

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Postgraduate degree in Corporate/Commercial/International Business Law

Descrição da vaga

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing commercially focused legal support across the Group, with primary accountability for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including government contracts and tenders. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the role ensures that legal frameworks enable business objectives while safeguarding the Group’s interests and compliance obligations.

Acting as a key partner to commercial, procurement, and operational functions, the role balances legal risk with business priorities, supports the execution of the Group’s legal strategy, and ensures consistent application of contractual governance across all activities.

Key Accountabilities

Commercial Contracts & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including government contracts, tenders, supplier agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure contracts are commercially balanced, protecting the Group’s interests while enabling business objectives and deal closure.
• Provide timely and pragmatic legal support to commercial and procurement teams during contract negotiations and tender processes.

Contract Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Group contractual governance frameworks, approval processes, and delegation of authority.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks, providing clear recommendations and escalation where required.
• Ensure contractual clarity on confidentiality, data protection, and security requirements, given the nature of secure and sensitive products.
• Standardize and maintain contract templates, clauses, and playbooks to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support procurement in structuring and negotiating supplier agreements, technical service contracts, and equipment-related contracts, ensuring protection of the Group’s commercial and operational interests.
• Review and advise on back-to-back contractual arrangements, ensuring risk consistency between customer and supplier obligations.
• Provide legal guidance on vendor performance clauses, warranties, and liability frameworks.

Legal Advisory & Business Support

• Provide practical legal advice to business functions on contractual matters, commercial risks, and legal implications of business decisions.
• Act as a trusted legal partner to commercial, procurement, and operational teams, supporting day-to-day business activities.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by ensuring legal considerations are embedded early in decision-making.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure contracts and business activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly in relation to government engagements.
• Support the implementation of legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across the Group.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Group’s operations.

Dispute Management & External Counsel Support

• Support the management of disputes, claims, and contractual issues, in coordination with the Group General Counsel.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, providing inputs, reviewing advice, and supporting case management.
• Assist in resolving disputes through negotiation, settlement, or escalation, as appropriate.
• Support the implementation of the Group Legal Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with business and governance objectives.
• Contribute to improving legal processes, tools, and frameworks to enhance efficiency, consistency, and risk management.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent primary law degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Admission to practice law and in good standing with a recognized legal authority or Bar Association in at least one reputable jurisdiction.
• A postgraduate degree in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, International Business Law, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 10-12 years of progressive legal experience, with strong exposure to commercial contracts and corporate legal matters.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including government contracts, tenders, and supplier arrangements.
• Experience working within industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or government-facing organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to support commercial and procurement functions in contract structuring and negotiations.
• Exposure to multi-stakeholder environments, including coordination with external counsel and internal business functions.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong expertise in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation, particularly in government and regulated environments.
• Ability to assess and balance legal risk with commercial and operational considerations.
• Solid understanding of tendering processes, procurement frameworks, and contractual risk allocation.
• Knowledge of UAE legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to commercial and government contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Commercial Legal Judgment - Ability to provide balanced legal advice that supports business objectives while managing risk effectively.
• Contract Negotiation & Structuring - Ability to negotiate complex agreements and structure contracts aligned with operational and commercial realities.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to work effectively with commercial, procurement, and operational teams, translating legal concepts into practical guidance.
• Analytical & Problem Solving - Ability to assess complex legal scenarios, identify risks, and provide clear, actionable solutions.