Legal Counsel

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company's Management and all divisions/departments, in line with the applicable legislation, the corporate strategy and under supervision of the Associate General Counsel, in order to optimally resolve legal issues, mitigate legal risks and support Management's decision making.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Legal Consultation

  • Manage disputes, legal cases and lawsuits.
  • Provide legal advice to the Company's Management and all Divisions/ Departments and prepare
memos with recommendations and actions to be undertaken, for all legal matters raised, so that the right legal action can be undertaken.
  • Draft and review all types of national and international agreements and templates.
Draft Legal Documentation
  • Draft and review legal documentation and contracts, under supervision of the Associate General
Counsel.
  • Manage external counsel.
  • Draft legal opinions on legislation related to the Company to ensure that relevant and up-to-date
information on legislation is always available to all relevant stakeholders.
Legal Representation
  • Represent the Company in courts, arbitrations and other legal forums.
Legal Research
  • Perform legal research on legislation relevant to the Company in order to stay up to date on all
relevant legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  • Bachelor's degree in law.
  • 7 years of relevant experience either as in-house counsel or in law firm with exposure to different
aspects of law.
  • Good writing and communication skills.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is preferred.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2277803
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned