Senior Legal Counseller

Client of Aventus Global Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semi-government energy and construction company in the UAE is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support major projects. This role involves contract management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in construction and energy sectors and a strong understanding of legal frameworks governing these industries.

Qualifications

• 7-10 PQE in non-contentious construction and project infrastructure.
• Experience in energy projects or large-scale real estate developments.
• Experience working for a recognised international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex EPC and O&M contracts.
• Manage external counsel through high-value claims and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with construction and environmental regulations.
• Advise on contractual and regulatory risks across project lifecycles.

Skills

Contract Management

Dispute Resolution

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Common Law Qualification (UK, US, Aus)

Job description

Legal and Compliance
United Arab Emirates
Aventus are partnered with a semi-government energy/construction company.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will report directly to the General Counsel, working alongside an existing team of Lawyers and legal support.
The company are involved in the construction of a number of mega projects which include Energy, Utilities and Real Estate Development. Therefore, they need someone who likes variety and can settle into a fast paced legal team.
Responsibilities Overview:Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate complex EPC, O&M, and FIDIC-based contracts for construction and energy projects (including renewables, oil & gas, and utilities)Claims and Dispute Resolution: Manage external counsel through high-value claims (e.g., delays, variations, force majeure) and dispute resolution through UAE courts or arbitration Regulatory and Permitting Compliance: Ensure compliance with construction, environmental, and energy-specific regulations and manage permitting, grid connection, and HSE obligations.Risk Management and Project Support: Advise project and commercial teams across project lifecycles, tendering, development, execution, on contractual and regulatory risks, including international JV arrangements and financing-linked risks.
Experience/Qualifications Required: 7-10 PQE in non-contentious construction and project infrastructure Common Law Qualification UK, US, Aus etc..Experience of energy projects or large-scale real estate developments Experience working for a recognised international law firm
If interested, please submit your application via this advert. We wish you the best of luck!

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Senior Legal Counseller

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