Legal Counsel

Beirut - Lebanon

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A construction firm based in Lebanon and KSA is currently seeking a Legal Counsel in Lebanon in the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with 1 to 2 years of experience to provide comprehensive legal support within the construction sector.

Responsibilities :

- Contract Management and Advisory: Draft review and negotiate various contracts including subcontract agreements NDAs consultancy agreements and service contracts.

- Documentation Support: Assist in preparing and reviewing project-related documentation and correspondence with clients consultants and subcontractors.

- Legal Issue Resolution: Support project teams in addressing contractual and legal issues during project execution.

- Legal Research: Conduct preliminary legal research and prepare memoranda on contractual regulatory and compliance matters.

- Corporate Governance: Maintain corporate records including drafting board and shareholders resolutions and powers of attorney.

- Framework Implementation: Assist in implementing corporate governance frameworks policies and procedures.

- Coordination with External Counsel: Coordinate with external counsel on corporate and regulatory matters under the supervision of the General Counsel.

- Legal Administration: Maintain and organize legal files databases and contract tracking systems.

- Internal Liaison: Liaise with internal departments (Procurement HR Finance etc.) to ensure alignment on legal aspects of their operations.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized university (Masters degree is a plus).
1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a corporate or law firm environment preferably in the construction sector.
Solid understanding of commercial and contract law principles.
Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken); French is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes :

High sense of integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

A construction firm based in Lebanon and KSA is currently seeking a Legal Counsel in Lebanon in the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with 1 to 2 years of experience to provide comprehensive legal support within the construction sector. Responsibilities...