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CapeClarke

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 Counsel - DIFC Litigation - Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A global law firm are seeking a Counsel level candidate to bolster their growing disputes offering in Dubai. The successful candidate will have a primary focus on complex litigation and dispute resolution matters before the
 
 
 
 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts
 
 
 
 and the
 
 
 
 Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead and manage high-value, complex litigation and arbitration matters within the DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions.
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 Act as lead counsel on proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts, including interim applications, trials, and enforcement actions.
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 Advise internal stakeholders and clients on DIFC/ADGM laws, procedural rules, and strategic dispute resolution options.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, submissions, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
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 Manage and coordinate external counsel, experts, and other advisors as required.
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 Contribute to risk assessment, dispute avoidance strategies, and early case evaluation.
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 Support business and transactional teams on contentious aspects of commercial arrangements.
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 Stay abreast of developments in DIFC and ADGM legislation, case law, and regulatory frameworks.
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer
 
 currently at senior associate level, looking to move up to Counsel
 
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 Demonstrable, hands-on experience conducting matters before the
 
 DIFC and/or ADGM Courts
 
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 Strong knowledge of common law principles as applied in DIFC and ADGM.
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 Experience in financial services, banking, construction, energy, or complex commercial disputes is advantageous.
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 Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
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 Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial judgment.
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Litigation Counsel

Dr Mohamed Almur Advocates and Legal Consultants LLC

Dr Mohamed Almur Advocates and Legal Consultants LLC, a well-established and reputable law firm based in Dubai, is seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm&rsquo;s litigation and advisory practice, providing high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Legal Counsel will be responsible for, including but not limited to, the following:<ul><li>Providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to clients on a wide range of legal matters under UAE law</li><li>Drafting legal memorandum, pleadings, submissions, and supporting documents for litigation before UAE courts</li><li>Assisting in the preparation and review of case strategies, legal opinions, and court filings</li><li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, including commercial, corporate, and service agreements</li><li>Conducting legal research on UAE legislation, regulations, and judicial precedents</li><li>Liaising with clients, courts, government authorities, and other stakeholders as required</li><li>Supporting senior advocates in hearings, case preparation, and client advisory work</li><li>Ensuring compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and professional standards</li><li>Managing multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university</li><li>Minimum 5 years of proven legal experience in the UAE, preferably within a law firm or legal consultancy</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE laws and court procedures</li><li>Experience in litigation support and legal drafting is essential</li><li>Excellent legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills</li><li>Strong command of English and Arabic (Any additional language proficiency is a strong advantage)</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as part of a team</li><li>Professional, organized, and client-focused approach</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Opportunity to work with a respected and growing legal practice in Dubai</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of legal matters and clients</li><li>Professional and collaborative working environment</li><li>Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience</li></ul>Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a brief cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Legal Counsel

Huspy

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 The Main Event: What You&rsquo;ll Drive, Build, and Own
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Legal Director to implement the organisation&rsquo;s legal strategy and manage a diverse portfolio of legal matters across the GCC. The role focuses on Employment &amp; HR, Disputes &amp; Litigation, Commercial Contracts, and Regulatory advisory.
 
 
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 Draft and maintain standardized employment contracts across the GCC.
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 Advise HR on terminations, disciplinary actions, and employee disputes.
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 Ensure company policies comply with evolving labour laws.
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 Support the design of regional incentive schemes and compensation structures to ensure local enforceability.
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 Implement strategy for managing disputes, litigation, and regulatory inquiries.
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 Act as the primary liaison for external counsel across GCC markets.
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 Conduct internal fact-finding and evidence collection for litigation or regulatory investigations.
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 Manage complaints and claims to mitigate business and reputational risks.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, technology licensing, and service agreements.
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 Support high-value contracts and strategic negotiations led by the Legal Director.
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 Develop and maintain standardized contract templates for routine operations.
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 Monitor and summarize regulatory updates in real estate, mortgage, and financial sectors across UAE, KSA, and wider GCC.
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 Proactively flag relevant regulatory developments to the Legal Director.
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 Provide day-to-day legal advisory support to business units to ensure cross-border compliance.
 
 
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 The Perfect Match: What It Takes to Succeed at Huspy
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;4 years PQE with demonstrated experience supporting legal operations across multiple GCC jurisdictions; UAE and KSA experience strongly preferred.
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 Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Australia) and/or a GCC jurisdiction, with strong practical application in UAE and KSA.
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 Full fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken), with the ability to review dual-language documents.
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 Based in Dubai, UAE.
 
 
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 What Will Make You Stand Out
 
 
 
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 Reliable, proactive, and capable of independently managing responsibilities while maintaining clear communication with the Legal Director.
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 Proven ability to manage legal matters across different GCC legal systems.
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 Strong interest in FinTech/PropTech and enthusiasm for contributing to innovation in the real estate and mortgage sectors.
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a solution-oriented and adaptable approach.
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Legal Counsel (GCC Focus)

NicheHR Global

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 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 To provide comprehensive legal support to a key business vertical within our organization and its entities by creating and maintaining robust legal registers, ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance, managing key legal and intellectual property documentation, supporting contractual and litigation matters, and actively contributing to ongoing restructuring and strategic initiatives across jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Registers &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Develop and maintain a comprehensive Legal Register for all entities within the vertical across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Establish a sustainable, periodic review cycle to ensure registers are current and fully compliant.
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 Conduct a one-time detailed review of existing legal documents to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies, and missing information.
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 Maintain a centralised and updated register of all title deeds for land and buildings owned across all entities within the vertical.
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 Compliance Management
 
 
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 Design, implement, and monitor statutory and regulatory compliance trackers tailored to each entity and jurisdiction.
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 Lead periodic compliance review meetings with country legal and business teams to track action items and ensure timely closure of pending requirements.
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 Provide proactive guidance to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate governance and local regulations.
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 Legal Document Custodianship &amp; Databases
 
 
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 Develop and maintain a secure, centralised repository for all historical and ongoing legal cases involving the vertical.
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 Create and manage a comprehensive Trademark &amp; Intellectual Property database, including registrations, renewals, oppositions, and related documentation.
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 Act as custodian of original title deeds and other critical physical legal documents, ensuring secure storage and efficient retrieval processes.
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 Contract Management &amp; Legal Representation
 
 
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 Support end-to-end contract lifecycle management by partnering with senior legal management and cross-functional teams (Trade, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Risk, etc.).
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements to safeguard organisational interests.
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 Work with senior legal management to represent our client's entities in litigation, arbitration, regulatory hearings, and settlements across relevant jurisdictions when required.
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 Support to Restructuring Initiatives
 
 
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 Provide legal and compliance support to the CFO&rsquo;s Office and restructuring project teams on mergers, de-mergers, share transfers, asset transfers, liquidations, and related regulatory filings.
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure the smooth execution of restructuring processes.
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 Ad-hoc Projects &amp; General Support
 
 
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 Deliver timely legal advisory and transactional support to internal teams on emerging issues, new business initiatives, and cross-border matters.
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 Assist with special projects requiring legal input, analysis, or document preparation.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.
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 High attention to detail and strong process orientation.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.
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 Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative approach.
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 High mobility and willingness to travel at short notice across operating jurisdictions.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum LLB from a recognised university; LLM preferred.
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 Bar Certification / Practicing License in a UAE or international jurisdiction (added advantage).
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 5&ndash;7 years of progressive legal experience, preferably within diversified or multi-jurisdictional corporate groups.
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 Demonstrated expertise in building and managing legal registers, compliance trackers, and document governance frameworks.
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 Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
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 Exposure to litigation management, arbitration, and coordination with external counsel.
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 Familiarity with intellectual property processes, including trademark filings, renewals, and oppositions.
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 Experience in corporate restructuring activities such as mergers, de-mergers, and share/asset transfers.
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 Understanding of UAE commercial, corporate, free zone, and regulatory frameworks (added advantage).
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Boundless

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 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Legal Counsel to manage a range of legal and contractual matters during a short-term engagement. The role requires hands-on experience in litigation, case handling, and contract management, with the ability to prepare, review, and represent the organization across ongoing proceedings and legal obligations. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of corporate and financial regulations, sound judgment, and the ability to work under limited supervision within a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Represent the organization in legal proceedings, hearings, and dispute-related matters, preparing case files, statements, and supporting documentation.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and protection of company interests.
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 Manage the full lifecycle of litigation and legal cases, from initial filing and evidence preparation to follow-up and resolution.
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 Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and decision-making.
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 Maintain comprehensive case records and documentation, ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, compliance issues, and contractual implications related to operations and transactions.
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 Review internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable laws and industry regulations.
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 Prepare legal opinions, briefs, and reports for management as required.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law; Master&rsquo;s degree or relevant bar qualification preferred.
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 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and contracts management.
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 Proven experience in case handling and court representation within the UAE.
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 Prior exposure to the financial services or banking sector is highly desirable.
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 Strong drafting, analytical, and interpretation skills.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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 Ability to work independently and deliver results under tight deadlines.
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 Contract Details
 
 
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 Duration: 3 months (extendable based on requirements).
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 Availability: Immediate or short notice preferred.
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Senior Legal Counsel

OilSERV

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 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The job holder is responsible for:
 
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 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all client and supplier contracts assigned to her/him and ensuring alignment with internal contracting standards.
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 Administration of the ethics and compliance policies and procedures
 
 
 in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
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 Administration of personal data protection policies and procedures and supporting implementation across business units.
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 General legal support to all business units and business lines on operational, commercial, and compliance-related matters.
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 Essential Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Provide legal advice timely and efficiently to all business units, and proactively identify legal risks and mitigation measures.
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 Review, negotiate and conclude all contracts for all business lines and business units in accordance with company approval processes.
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 Assist with the general administrative tasks of the legal and compliance department
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 which includes the administration of the ethics and compliance program, the personal data protection program, and ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
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 Report regularly and timely to the head of legal/general counsel on all matters which are not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the legal and compliance department and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
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 Accountability:
 
 
 
 Report to the Head of Legal (ie. General Counsel)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Education: Recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent), admittance as a lawyer, advocate or attorney.
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 Skills: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating oil and gas service and supply contracts and/or drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts (EPC). Practical hands-on knowledge will be tested in the interviews; therefore, only those capable of fulfilling this requirement should apply.
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 Attention to detail, hard-working, wanting to learn and grow and being proactive are key requirements together with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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 Experience: at least 3 years post in corporate, commercial, or oil &amp; gas legal roles. Must be able to work with minimal oversight. Experience in the Middle East is an advantage, given the region's regulatory and contractual frameworks.
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 Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.
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 Skills
 
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 English -Mandatory
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 Arabic - Mandatory
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 French - Preferred
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 Legal Writing and Drafting
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 Governance and Compliance
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 Oil and Gas Service Contracts (VSA, MSA, EPC)
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 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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 Litigation
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 Client Contract Review and Negotiation
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 Supplier Contracts
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 Personal Data Protection
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 Legal Advice
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 Interface with Government entities
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 </ul>
 
 
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