Legal Counsel - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.


You will be involved in a region for over 50 different territories, covering established jurisdictions such as India, developing jurisdictions such as the Middle East, through to emerging jurisdictions in Africa.

This would be in Croydon or the Middle East (Dubai, UAE or possibly Riyadh, KSA).
Members of the team are based in both locations.

Some travel may be required for this role.

It will primarily consist of travel to South Asia and the Middle East, but is not fundamental to the role.

You will need to have excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills.

You will be a person who can manage their own workload and is self-reliant, but is equipped with excellent teamworking skills as you'll be advising key stakeholders on significant projects that shape the communities in which we live.

What you will contribute to the team;

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements and NDAs for regional units including contracts with international financial institutions and developments banks
  • Identify departures from our governance as part of the review of such commercial agreements and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate
  • Advise business on applicable laws, jurisdictions and regulations.
  • Revise and maintain legal templates for use across the Group ensuring they reflect current best practice and legislation.
  • Instructing and managing external law firms
  • Draft and update legal guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations.
  • Advise business on litigation and insurance matters, which may include liaising with outside counsel and technical experts.
  • Assisting Regional Head of Legal and other members of regional team
  • Support other parts of the Legal Department such as the Ethics & Compliance and Data Protection teams
Required for the position of; Legal Counsel (ISMA) (International Development, South Asia, Middle East and Africa)

  • Qualified solicitor with PQE
(qualified in England and Wales).

  • Relevant experience either in private practice with a top national firm or inhouse.
  • Legal experience of construction law preferably gained in a consultancy environment or with a client/contractor including cross border supply
  • Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge.
  • Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team.
  • Experience gained through having lived and worked in the Middle East including understanding of Middle East countries civil laws (nice to have)
  • Standard form contracts with international financial institutions and developments banks (nice to have)
If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

Job Profile

  • About the business unit
Mott MacDonald's support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively.

The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach.


  • How to apply
Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force


Benefits we offer:

  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • Life insurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Continuous development opportunities because we want you to thrive
  • Agile/flexible working because life isn't 9
  • Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies for parents and care givers
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme
  • Subject to company performance
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans.
  • The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes
Other Information

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments.

We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
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