Senior Legal Counsel – Regional Infrastructure Leader

Aventus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure and sustainability sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their HQ in Abu Dhabi. This individual will support complex projects across the GCC by leading on contract negotiations and advising internal stakeholders on legal risks, whilst ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Background in infrastructure, construction, energy, or utilities.
• Confident drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and negotiating large-scale commercial contracts.
• Advising on legal risks across business development and project execution.
• Supporting M&A activity and investment structuring.

Skills

Contract Law

Negotiation

Legal Risk Assessment

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel – Regional Infrastructure Leader

Senior Legal Counsel – Regional Infrastructure Leader

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An established global operator in the infrastructure and sustainability sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its HQ in Abu Dhabi, supporting complex projects across GCC.

The Role :

As part of a close-knit regional legal team, the successful candidate will take the lead on :

• Structuring and negotiating large-scale commercial contracts (including EPC, O&M, BOT, BOO, DBO models)
• Advising internal stakeholders on legal risks across BD, proposals, and project execution
• Supporting M&A activity and regional investment structuring
• Working with external counsel on disputes, claims, and arbitration matters
• Ensuring consistent compliance with group policy and local legal frameworks

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' post-qualification experience
• Background in infrastructure, construction, energy, or utilities (either in-house or private practice)
• Familiarity with contract law, project finance, and cross-border transactions
• Confident drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

Interested in learning more? Apply confidentially or reach out directly to discuss. This opportunity is being handled exclusively by Aventus .

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Utilities, Construction, and Services for Renewable Energy

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Senior Legal Counsel • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates