Senior Legal Counsel

Description

• Provide advice on changes in regulations and prepare gap analysis.
• Identify areas for improvement in existing contracting processes, revise existing procedures and/or templates, or draft new ones.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements and other legal documents, including but not limited to FIDIC agreements.
• Support dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, by providing legal analysis, strategy formulation, and liaising with external counsels as needed.
• Advise on contractual issues, legal matters, and potential risks to support all functions including HR, finance, tax, operations, etc.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with internal company processes, procedures and corporate governance.
• Prepare contractual and commercial risk assessment for requests for proposal and provide support during the pre-tendering stage.
• Manage corporate governance affairs of specific Knight Frank entities, such as licenses issuance, license renewal, corporate restructuring, etc.
• Review and draft internal policies/procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.

Requirements

• Experience working in an international company, preferably in a real estate consultancy or engineering consultancy fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Proves experience of at least 3 years in legal practice within the GCC Region, , while specific experience in UAE & Saudi Arabia.
• Proficient in negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited institution; advanced degree preferred.
• Organized, motivated, committed, able to work well under stress, and willing to travel as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English, with Arabic being beneficial
• Admission to the bar as a fully qualified lawyer is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of UAE & KSA laws, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance