Legal Counsel - BU Middle East

As Legal Counsel you will advice on all contractual matters for Besix NV’s Middle East business unit, its affiliates and branches. Besix’ Middle East business unit is currently active in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

As such, the Legal Counsel will support and advice Besix project teams throughout the contracting cycle, from tender review to hand-over and, as the case may be, ensuing disputes. This includes:

• reviewing tender documentation and legal framework;
• drafting legal analysis and recommendations on the same; contribute to the internal review processes ahead of bidding;
• reviewing and drafting all required contractual documentation in the bidding and negotiation phase, vis-à-vis the client, partners, sub-contractors etc.;
• ensure a seamless hand-over, upon contract award, to the project execution teams and contract managers;
• liaise with the same throughout the execution/construction phase as well as at hand-over, and provide assistance where appropriate;
• follow up on any claims, in close cooperation with the relevant contract manager; advice on per-litigation tactics if necessary;

Requirements

• University degree in law, with a strong academic track record; any additional degree is a plus;
• Up to 5 years of relevant and demonstrated experience in contract law (especially EPC), preferably in the international construction and/or project development area; experience with FIDIC and contract administration is a plus;
• Knowledge of and/or interest in project finance and public private partnerships;
• Fluent in English; any other language (esp. French and Arabic) is a plus;
• Strong analytical skills; rigorous, methodical, attention to detail;
• Outstanding drafting and negotiation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player; driven by collective results rather than individual achievements;
• Impeccable personal and work ethics;

This position is based in Dubai. You are willing to work and live in Dubai.