Job Description
Role: JPC - 5872 - Legal Counsel
Location: Abu Dhabi
Direct Hire
Summary of the Role,
key challenges, key success factors
Assists the Legal team in providing professional consultation and advisory services on all matters that have legal ramifications. Ensure compliance by the company in conducting its business with all applicable UAE and Abu Dhabi laws and regulations and shareholders agreements. Provides professional and expert legal advice and perform other legal support services aimed at safeguarding the interests of the Company by ensuring the legality of all its transactions. This includes rendering professional legal advice, reviewing legal terms of contracts, procedures and internal regulations and handling court cases and claims.
What is the person expected to deliver in the first 6 to 12 months
Establish credibility and trust within the Legal, Corporate Governance & Compliance team. Take ownership of key legal workflows, including contract reviews, regulatory compliance, and governance documentation. Support strategic initiatives. Contribute to risk mitigation efforts by evaluating legal risks and advising on dispute resolution, especially in complex project contexts
Key Criteria / Skills
(Highlight Top 5 Skills)
Essential Skills
Must Haves
Desirable Skills
Nice to haves
Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized University.
6 years of experience in successful legal practice & advisory support within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
Proficiency in Arabic is preferable
