Senior Legal Counsel

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible to assist in determining all commercial legal activities of the Group and to help ensure that they are carried out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and charters of the companies within the Group. The role assists in assessing, controlling, and determining legal information to all stakeholders (e.g., cases, statutes, and regulations). Giving accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics. Collaborating with management to devise efficient defense strategies. Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.

Job Responsibilities 1

Contribute to the development of PIH’s vision, mission and strategy and lead the development of the business unit’s strategy ensuring its alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.

Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and/or negotiate complex contractual documents, and other relevant legal documentation for local or international EPC projects

Participate in the review and negotiation process of various tenders and contracts with clients and also have experience of negotiating and finalizing MOUs, NDAs, consortium agreement, joint ventures, subcontractors and suppliers

Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.

Assist in supporting general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.

Determine the legal risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations.

Assess the compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.

Ensure that the awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations is created and maintained in an effective manner.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Advanced expertise in construction law, including project finance, Joint ventures and consortiums. 

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.

Strong negotiation and communication abilities to represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and legal proceedings.

Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements with meticulous attention to detail.

Leadership capabilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to junior legal staff and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

Competencies

Education