Legal Counsel

Kuwait Steel; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturer in Kuwait is seeking a talented Legal Associate to enhance its legal operations. The ideal candidate will manage complex contracts, handle litigation matters, and ensure compliance with local regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Law and fluency in English and Arabic are required. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic and multicultural team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks in corporate settings.
• Advanced capability in handling contentious legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex commercial contracts.
• Handle litigation and coordinate with external counsel.
• Design and implement compliance controls and policies.

Skills

Contract Negotiation and Drafting

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Management

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

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.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Law.

5+ years of proven experience in a corporate legal environment.

Fluent in English and Arabic.