Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide hands‑on, business‑facing legal support across commercial, project and corporate matters. The role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, works closely with internal stakeholders and takes ownership of legal issues from inception to resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including EPC, O&M, supply, services, NDAs and partnership contracts.
• Support project development, transaction structuring and financing documentation.
• Advise on corporate structuring, governance and related legal matters.
• Manage external counsel when required.
• Provide practical, day‑to‑day legal guidance to internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.

Required profile

• 7–10 years post‑qualification experience.
• Proven UAE legal experience (essential).
• Commonwealth‑qualified lawyer (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada).
• Training or post‑qualification experience with a leading international law firm.
• Strong background in commercial contracting and corporate law.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, industrial or construction sectors is highly advantageous.
• Comfortable operating autonomously within a lean team.
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions‑oriented approach.

Required skills