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Legal Counsel

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Fugro

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Dubai
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's in law, be Bar admitted, fluent in English and Arabic, with 6-8 years of diverse legal experience, preferably in offshore/marine/EPC sectors.
  • You will manage disputes, provide legal advice, draft contracts, ensure compliance, conduct training, oversee data protection, and collaborate with various teams to mitigate risks.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in law (business law/corporate Law/commercial law)
  • Generalist in-house legal counsel
  • Admitted to the Bar Association
  • Fluent in English and Arabic is a must
  • Between 6-8 years of experience in a similar position
  • Broad expertise across various areas of law, including corporate, commercial, contracts, compliance, corporate governance etc.
  • Law practice in a law firm or as in-house legal counsel in a multinational company or a combination of both
  • Experience working in offshore projects/marine/ EPC/ engineering companies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Legal & Compliance team and the Regional Head of Legal & Compliance in developing, communicating and executing legal, compliance, regulatory and risk management strategies for the Middle East region.
  • Maintain a focus across all business lines and service lines in the Middle East market to ensure comprehensive view of legal & compliance opportunities, best practices and risk.
  • Responsible for managing the various disputes and coordinating litigation of Fugro affiliates in the Middle East.
  • If needed, attend court cases as a representative of Fugro company(ies) and/or as a witness.
  • Follow-up and monitor of court cases with the local lawyers and update the internal stakeholders accordingly.
  • Review pleadings/memorandums.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Head of Legal & Compliance, Country Manager, Finance Manager and Legal team members of the Middle East region to follow-up litigation cases and to efficiently resolve lawsuits.
  • Define strategy for specific disputes and investigations.
  • Managing disputes and investigation.
  • Draft (from templates and/or from scratch), review, amend, revise, negotiate and terminate any and all commercial contracts, agreements and legal documents of any nature.
  • Provide business-oriented legal advice on agreements/contracts directly to the relevant business line/service line or functions.
  • Collaborate with and facilitating cross-team decision-making with the Procurement Team, the relevant business line or function and/or any other relevant internal stakeholder.
  • Drive contract lifecycle from drafting to signature through completion of the full negotiation process till signature.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of local laws and regulations and group legal requirements, legal risk and liability.
  • Interpret contracts and advising business lines/service lines/functions on contractual responsibilities and risks mitigation.
  • Drive contract and other Legal processes standardisation and automation.
  • Support Fugro affiliates on all corporate and commercial matters by providing business legal advice.
  • Continuously monitor compliance with cumulatively Fugro’s purpose, Fugro’s Code of Conduct, Fugro's processes and policies and local laws and regulations and advise management accordingly.
  • Roll out Compliance Program and trainings in the Middle East region develops and delivers compliance trainings upon specific needs of the organisation.
  • Protect Fugro by reducing/minimising the risks and closing the gaps and help Fugro’s affiliates' management to execute flawlessly its business objectives.
  • Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the provision of legal services in accordance with and in support of business objectives.
  • Provide business legal advice, assistance and support.
  • Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of actions to close the gaps have been taken.
  • Provide risk management advice to internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with the global IP department based in the Netherlands the protection, enforcement and defense of the intellectual property rights (IPR) of Fugro in the Middle East & India region.
  • Implement data protection policies and procedures that comply with relevant data protection laws (e.g., GDPR etc).
  • Ensure these policies are communicated effectively across the organization.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with data protection regulations at local, national, and international levels.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and address them promptly.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on data protection principles, their responsibilities, and the importance of safeguarding data.
  • Foster a culture of data protection awareness within the organization.
  • Provide legal advice on antitrust and competition matters.
  • Manage risk assessment.
  • Lead internal due diligence, audit and investigations.
  • Roll out compliance program and training.
  • Act as Legal business partner for HR department (legal advice on employment contract, termination, dismissal, disciplinary sanctions, labour litigation etc.)

FAQs

What languages are required for this position?

Fluency in both English and Arabic is a must for this position.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in Dubai, UAE.

How many years of experience are required for the Legal Counsel role?

The role requires between 6 to 8 years of experience in a similar position.

What type of legal expertise is preferred for candidates?

Candidates should have broad expertise across various areas of law, including corporate, commercial, contracts, compliance, and corporate governance.

Is experience in a specific industry preferred?

Yes, experience working in offshore projects, marine, EPC, or engineering companies is highly preferred.

What kind of educational background is required for this role?

A Master’s degree in law, specifically in business law, corporate law, or commercial law, is required.

Does the role involve managing disputes and investigations?

Yes, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing various disputes and coordinating litigation for Fugro affiliates in the Middle East.

What are the main responsibilities of the Legal Counsel?

The main responsibilities include providing legal strategy, business partnering, dispute resolution, contract law, corporate and commercial law support, compliance, legal risk management, intellectual property, data protection, antitrust law, and labor law advisory.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Fugro offers great opportunities for professional development and encourages employees to stretch and develop themselves.

Does Fugro have a stance on diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Fugro values diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives and backgrounds strengthen the company. Discrimination and unfair treatment are not tolerated.

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Fugro

Unlocking insights from Geo-data for a safe and liveable world.

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We are the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, we unlock insights from Geo-data to help our clients design, build and operate their assets in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner.