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Senior Labor & Employment Counsel MENAT

Baker Hughes

The Role

Overview

Advise Baker Hughes on Middle East labour/employment law, manage litigation & HR support.

Key Responsibilities

  • litigation management
  • legal counsel
  • union negotiations
  • hr guidance
  • process advising
  • problem solving

Tasks

-Advising Functional managers or other Functions regarding approaches, processes and procedures in the own field. -Managing labour and employment litigations, this includes understanding of employment laws, conducting thorough investigations and exploring all available resolution options. -Providing guidance and counsel in union negotiations and employee relations matters. -Supporting internal human resources teams in all employment legal related matters and providing needed guidance. -Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approach and methods for solving complex problems

Requirements

  • bilingual
  • project lead
  • legal degree
  • employment law
  • 3+ years
  • bar admission

What You Bring

-Fluency in Arabic & English. -Leading as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects. -A bachelor’s or master’s degree in legal. -Previous experience in influencing senior stakeholders. -A minimum of 3 years of experience in labour and employment for UAE or Saudi. -Specializing in laws & regulations/policies & practices as it pertains to employees, including in the areas of benefits, compensation and human rights. -Prior experience in house or in a law firm. -A valid admission to local legal bar exam.

Benefits

-Additional elected or voluntary benefits -Safety net of life insurance and disability programs -Tailored financial programs -Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities -Comprehensive private medical care options

The Company

About Baker Hughes

-Specializing in oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production, the company has a history of pioneering new technologies. -Notable for innovations like the world's first automated drilling system, the company has been at the forefront of optimizing energy operations. -The company is integral to major global projects, from large-scale energy exploration to developing critical infrastructure. -Has built a reputation for solving complex challenges, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. -In recent years, the company has expanded its portfolio to include digital solutions, automation, and advanced analytics. -Has contributed significantly to global energy transitions, developing cutting-edge solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Industrial

Subsea

Pipeline

Turbomachinery

Process

Infrastructure

Maintenance

Commissioning

Inspection

Integrity

Engineering

Oil and Gas

Energy Transition