Legal Counsel

Hiring: Legal Counsel | Abu Dhabi, UAE WTS Energy is recruiting on behalf of a leading EPC company based in Abu Dhabi for an experienced Legal Counsel. We are seeking a commercially focused legal professional with strong in-house experience in the Oil & Gas and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) sectors to provide legal support across corporate, commercial, and operational matters. Key Responsibilities • Provide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, and operational matters across the business. • Manage corporate governance activities, including company formations, restructurings, board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and statutory compliance. • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and legal documentation. • Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions. • Support litigation, arbitration, claims, investigations, and other dispute resolution matters. • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, and management briefings. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and recommend appropriate actions. • Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders on legal and corporate matters. • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide commercially driven legal solutions that support business objectives. Requirements • LL.B. from a recognized university (mandatory). • Minimum 7–8 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in an in-house Legal Counsel role. • Mandatory experience within the Oil & Gas, EPC, or related industries. • Strong background in corporate governance, commercial contracts, litigation, arbitration, and management of external legal counsel. • GCC experience is highly desirable. • Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory. • French language skills are an advantage. Show more Show less

LL.B. from a recognized university (mandatory). Minimum 7–8 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in an in-house Legal Counsel role. Mandatory experience within the Oil & Gas, EPC, or related industries. Strong background in corporate governance, commercial contracts, litigation, arbitration, and management of external legal counsel. GCC experience is highly desirable. Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory. French language skills are an advantage.

Provide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, and operational matters across the business. Manage corporate governance activities, including company formations, restructurings, board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and statutory compliance. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and legal documentation. Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Support litigation, arbitration, claims, investigations, and other dispute resolution matters. Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, and management briefings. Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and recommend appropriate actions. Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders on legal and corporate matters. Partner with internal stakeholders to provide commercially driven legal solutions that support business objectives.