Ref: LP918-856

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Swisslinx Middle East are working with an international Oil & Gas Operator in the UAE who are looking for an In house legal council to join their Middle East office.

Responsibilities
- To provide in house legal council advice
- Develop Strong Client relationships
- Negotiate and advise on production sharing agreements
- Advise on pre-contractual negotiations
- Advise on exploration licenses
- Offer advice in pre-acquisition planning and due diligence
- Draft, review, negotiated consultancy service agreements
- Draft & Review employment contracts

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years In-house Legal Counsel Experience
- Minimum 5 Years experience working for an international operator
- Holds a Bachelors Degree in Law
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to present key information to stakeholders

About the Company

Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.

We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.

We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results.

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Legal Counsel salaries in UAE

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AED 22,500

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