Junior Legal Counsel

KUWAIT STEEL; East Shuaiba Industrial; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kuwait seeks a Junior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across business operations. The role encompasses managing contracts, advising on compliance with local laws, and participating in dispute resolution, requiring strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach. Candidates should possess a law degree and at least five years of relevant experience, ideally in corporate law or the manufacturing environment, with proficiency in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years legal practice.
• Experience in law firms or corporate settings preferred.
• Knowledge of Kuwaiti laws, particularly Company Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice and support.
• Lead review and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Kuwaiti laws and company policies.

Skills

Contract drafting and interpretation

Negotiation skills

Legal advice

Handling complex legal issues

Collaboration with international teams

Education

Law degree from a reputable university

Job description

We are looking for a talented and skilled Junior Legal Counsel to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. The role involves providing administrative and clerical support to optimize workflow procedures in the office and managing day-to-day legal activities to support the company's operations.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing proactive, solutions-focused, legally sound advice and support in a timely manner.
• Leading the review, drafting, negotiation, and amendment of a broad spectrum of commercial contracts.
• Advising the company on rights and responsibilities under Kuwaiti laws.
• Monitoring local regulatory trends that could impact business operations.
• Handling dispute resolution and providing active legal involvement.
• Managing the use, quality, and cost of external legal counsel.
• Offering advice on corporate law matters and providing company secretarial support.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including trade embargo regulations.
• Preparing and reviewing tender documents to ensure clarity and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice.
• Experience in law firms is preferred; experience in large corporate settings is also valued.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of Kuwaiti laws, including Company Law.

Languages

• Excellent command of English and Arabic.

Skills

• Strong contract drafting and interpretation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice.
• Capability to handle complex legal issues.
• Ability to work within a diverse team and collaborate with international counterparts.

Business Understanding

• Manufacturing industry knowledge.