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Legal Counsel - Jobs in United Arab Emirates , Riyadh

1.00 to 10.00 Years   United Arab Emirates , Riyadh   17 Mar, 2023
Mott MacDonald Singapore
Job LocationUnited Arab Emirates , Riyadh
EducationNot Mentioned
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IndustryBanking /Accounting /Financial Services
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Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Legal Consultant to join our regional legal team. In this role, you will be involved in a region of over 50 different territories, covering established jurisdictions such as India, developing jurisdictions such as the Middle East, to emerging jurisdictions in Africa.The successful candidate will have extensive years of experience gained in a mixture of private practice and in-house, with a focus on either commercial or construction law. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of legal disciplines including, contract reviews, construction law advice, company law, cross border delivery, disputes, claims and insurance. A proven track record of advising on legal matters across a range of jurisdictions is a distinct advantage, in particular civil law jurisdictions in the Middle East. A candidate who has lived and worked in the Middle East in the past would be highly regarded for this role.You will need to have excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills. You will be a person who can manage their own workload and is self-reliant, but is equipped with excellent teamworking skills as youll be advising key stakeholders on significant projects that shape the communities in which we live.Candidate SpecificationTo be successful in this role, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Qualified lawyer
  • Relevant experience either in private practice with a top national firm or in-house.
  • Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law.
  • Legal experience of construction law preferably gained in a consultancy environment or with a client/contractor including cross border supply
  • Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge.
  • Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and balance competing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team.
  • Experience gained through having lived and worked in the Middle East including an understanding of Middle East countries civil laws (nice to have)
  • Standard form contracts with international financial institutions and developments banks (nice to have)
Job ProfileOur PurposeAt Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.Equality, Diversity and InclusionEquality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.Flexible WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.We can offer:
  • 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
  • Competitive annual leave
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme Subject to company performance
Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.More about Mott MacDonaldWere a global engineering, management and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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The Mott MacDonald Group is a consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom. It employs 16,000 staff in 150 countries. Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. It was established in 1989 by the merger of Mott, Hay and Anderson with Sir M MacDonald & Partners.

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