Legal Associate

KUWAIT STEEL; Shuaiba; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel company in Kuwait is seeking a Legal Associate to support its legal operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Law and 5+ years of corporate legal experience, focusing on contract management, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential. Join a dynamic team that values professionalism and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a corporate legal environment.
• In-depth knowledge of domestic legal frameworks governing corporate operations.
• Ability to design and implement internal compliance controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial contracts including drafting and negotiating.
• Handle contentious legal matters and coordinate with external counsel.
• Advise senior management on legal risks and compliance gaps.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Legal document drafting

Fluency in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Legal Associate

We are seeking a talented and driven Legal Associate to become part of our dynamic, multicultural, and inclusive team in Kuwait Steel. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive legal professional to play a key role in supporting and enhancing the legal operations.

As a Legal Associate, You will work closely with senior legal counsel, providing high-level administrative and operational support that enables informed decision-making and risk management across the business. This role goes beyond traditional support, it offers the opportunity to gain exposure to complex legal matters, contribute to high-impact projects, and grow within a respected legal team that values professionalism, integrity, and strategic thinking.

Duties may include but will not be limited to:

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Extensive experience in the end-to-end management of complex commercial contracts, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting contractual provisions across various sectors (e.g., procurement, services…). Expertise in negotiating key legal clauses such as indemnities, representations and warranties, liquidated damages, force majeure, limitation of liability, confidentiality, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Skilled in aligning contractual frameworks with corporate risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and jurisdiction-specific legal standards.

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Management: Advanced capability in handling contentious legal matters, including the assessment of legal exposure and liability risks, preparation of legal strategy memos, evidence bundles, and pleadings. Experience coordinating with external counsel in complex litigation, including commercial, labor, and regulatory disputes. Well-versed in local and international procedural rules. Strong grasp of pre-litigation settlement strategy, case law analysis, and litigation cost-benefit evaluation.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of domestic legal frameworks governing corporate operations, including but not limited to labor law, and environmental regulations. Proven ability to design and implement internal compliance controls, policies. Experience advising senior management on legal risks and compliance gaps, conducting internal investigations, and responding to regulatory inquiries or enforcement actions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.