Legal Counsel
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About the Role
Alpago Group seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support across Design & Build, Manufacturing, and related business units in Dubai. The role involves contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts including Design & Build contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, and MOUs
- Provide legal advice to management, commercial, project, and procurement teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure
- Support tendering activities by reviewing contractual terms, risk allocations, and deviations
- Advise on claims, variations, disputes, and potential litigation; coordinate with external counsel where required
- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Support corporate governance matters, including resolutions, powers of attorney, and internal policies
- Assist with regulatory matters, licensing, and authority requirements where applicable
- Support dispute avoidance strategies and provide early legal input to mitigate contractual and commercial risks
- Maintain a contract database and ensure proper legal documentation and record keeping
- Monitor legal developments relevant to construction, employment, and commercial law and advise the business accordingly
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree or professional legal qualification is an advantage
- 6–10 years of post qualification experience, preferably within construction, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure sectors
- Strong experience in UAE law; GCC experience is an advantage
- Experience supporting Design & Build, construction contracts, or manufacturing operations is highly preferred
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously
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Role Overview
- Alpago Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support across its Design & Build, Manufacturing, and related business units.
- The role will support the business by managing legal risk, advising on contracts and compliance matters, and ensuring alignment with UAE laws and regulations while enabling commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts including Design & Build contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.
- Provide legal advice to management, commercial, project, and procurement teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
- Support tendering activities by reviewing contractual terms, risk allocations, and deviations.
- Advise on claims, variations, disputes, and potential litigation; coordinate with external counsel where required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Support corporate governance matters, including resolutions, powers of attorney, and internal policies.
- Assist with regulatory matters, licensing, and authority requirements where applicable.
- Support dispute avoidance strategies and provide early legal input to mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
- Maintain a contract database and ensure proper legal documentation and record keeping.
- Monitor legal developments relevant to construction, employment, and commercial law and advise the business accordingly.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree or professional legal qualification is an advantage.
- 6–10 years of post qualification experience, preferably within construction, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong experience in UAE law; GCC experience is an advantage.
- Experience supporting Design & Build, construction contracts, or manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
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