Legal Counsel

This is a chance to join an established international oil and gas business in Dubai, part of a global energy group, as Legal Counsel reporting to the General Counsel. It's a varied, hands-on role with real responsibility. You'll work closely with the business, advise on a wide range of commercial and operational matters, and help develop the in-house legal function as the company grows. What you'll be doing: • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements • Giving practical legal advice across all areas of the business • Assessing risk on new, complex or non-standard projects and finding commercial ways forward • Supporting new entities and strategic transactions • Developing standard-form documents and templates • Spotting regulatory and compliance risks and helping to shape the policies that manage them • Supporting disputes, arbitrations and claims, and helping to manage the litigation portfolio • Advising on corporate governance, board matters and shareholder issues What you'll bring: • A law degree, and admission in a common law jurisdiction • 5+ years in private practice or in-house, with experience in the oil and gas or energy sector • A strong grasp of English law and a commercial, practical way of applying it • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a small team • Excellent written and spoken English and a sharp eye for detail • You'll need to be based in the UAE Show more Show less

A law degree, and admission in a common law jurisdiction; 5+ years in private practice or in-house, with experience in the oil and gas or energy sector; a strong grasp of English law and a commercial, practical way of applying it; the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a small team; excellent written and spoken English and a sharp eye for detail; you’ll need to be based in the UAE

Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements; Giving practical legal advice across all areas of the business; Assessing risk on new, complex or non-standard projects and finding commercial ways forward; Supporting new entities and strategic transactions; Developing standard-form documents and templates; Spotting regulatory and compliance risks and helping to shape the policies that manage them; Supporting disputes, arbitrations and claims, and helping to manage the litigation portfolio; Advising on corporate governance, board matters and shareholder issues