:Job Title: Legal CounselJob Location: Abu DhabiRemuneration: CompetitiveJob Responsibilities:Legal Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to the companys directives, corporate standards, procedures, framework, laws, regulations, and relevant codes.

• Assist Senior Legal Counsel in maintaining legal conformity and minimizing exposure risks.

Legal Guidance:

• Offer legal advice to senior management and stakeholders on various legal matters, including regulatory compliance, contract law, environmental law, and corporate governance.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents relevant to the companys projects, particularly EPC contracts.

• Lead or participate in negotiations with clients and subcontractors to finalize contract terms, including scope of work, pricing, payment terms, deliverables, warranties, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws, regulations, and standards governing the industry.

• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, rights, permitting requirements, and safety standards.

Risk Management:

• Identify legal risks and liabilities associated with the companys projects and operations.

• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and protect the organization's interests.

• Advise on risk management practices and insurance coverage.

Legal Due Diligence:

• Conduct legal due diligence for potential acquisitions, investments, or joint ventures.

• Assess legal risks, liabilities, and compliance issues, providing recommendations to senior management.

Dispute Resolution:

• Manage legal disputes and litigation matters arising from the companys projects, contractual disputes, regulatory enforcement actions, or other legal issues.

• Represent the organization in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings as necessary.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.

• Address legal and regulatory issues, advocate for the organization's interests, and build positive relationships.

Qualifications:

• Around 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel in a foreign private company or international organization.

• Background in the Utility (water, wastewater, desalination, renewable energy, etc.) or Construction industry.

• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts within the EPC field (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction).

• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts with a minimum value of $10 million USD and above.

• Bachelor's degree in Law; a Masters in Law is a plus.

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