Legal Counsel (Litigation)

Role Purpose:

Junior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice to DIEZA and its business units, to protect business interests, draft and negotiate agreements, handle translations, and coordinate with external legal counsels.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal advice to DIEZA, including reviewing and drafting contracts, notices, and policies.
• Negotiate, draft, execute, and advise on agreements and legal documents.
• Conduct research and legal studies as required by management and applicable DIEZA departments.
• Prepare shareholder resolutions, board resolutions, minutes of meetings, memoranda, and articles of association.
• Identify and advise on management and mitigation of legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Address corporate policy and compliance issues, proactively identify legal issues, and provide practical solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Performance Indicators:

• High standard of advice and recommendations provided.
• Quality and timeliness of drafting and documentation.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:

• Qualified lawyer (1–3 PQE).

Skills:

• Experience with a leading international law firm.
• Experience with construction or procurement agreements preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Strong time and stress management abilities.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Arabic is an advantage.