Legal Counsel - Projects and Construction - Mace - Dubai, UAE

Mace Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Mace Oman is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Riyadh to deliver legal advice and training across projects and business teams in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The role involves contract review and negotiation, managing legal risks, and providing continued advisory support in line with business compliance.

The ideal candidate should possess a legal qualification, experience in construction environments, and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on delivering complex projects successfully.

Qualifications

• Legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction in the Middle East or UK.
• Experience in private practice or in-house legal teams within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong technical legal knowledge with commercial understanding of construction agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts and legal agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal advisory support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise on regulatory compliance including anti-bribery and data protection.

Skills

Legal qualification in relevant jurisdiction

Experience in construction or infrastructure

Strong negotiation and drafting skills

Technical legal knowledge

Education

Legal qualification (Middle East or UK)

Job description

Position Overview

The Legal Counsel role at Mace Dubai delivers legal advice and training to projects and business teams, supporting construction and infrastructure delivery across the UAE and wider region. This position leads contract review and negotiation, manages legal and commercial risks, and provides ongoing advisory support throughout the project lifecycle while aligning with business strategy and compliance obligations.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Legal Services
Function: Legal General
Salary: 28000-42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts and legal agreements including consultancy appointments, frameworks, terms of service, joint venture agreements, supply chain agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Identify and advise on legal and commercial risks within client tenders and project documentation.
• Support insurance risk management and claims in coordination with internal teams and brokers.
• Liaise with commercial teams, project teams, and senior stakeholders to manage contracts from review through signing and delivery.
• Provide ongoing legal advisory support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver legal and contractual risk training to colleagues and project teams.
• Maintain and update legal precedents, templates, and guidance materials.
• Support dispute avoidance and manage disputes with external counsel and insurers when required.
• Advise on regulatory compliance including conflicts of interest, anti‑bribery, data protection, modern slavery, health and safety, and regulated procurement.

Ideal Profile

• Legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction in the Middle East or UK.
• Experience in private practice or in‑house legal teams within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Strong technical legal knowledge with commercial understanding of construction agreements.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and JCT contract forms.
• Experience operating across more than one jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to construction and infrastructure.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Professional standard of written and spoken English with Arabic language skills considered an advantage.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑legal audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to support complex construction and infrastructure projects.
• Client‑facing legal role within a global consultancy.
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional legal matters and regulatory environments.
• Inclusive culture focused on integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.

About the Company

Mace is a global consultancy and construction firm delivering project management, advisory, and construction services across the built environment. With a strong presence in Dubai and the wider Middle East, Mace partners with public and private sector clients to deliver complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of legal governance, compliance, and ethical practice.