Senior Legal Counsel- Projects (UNUD0S-295AA50A) Dubai, United Arab Emirates


A leading multi-sector group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its well-established legal team. This senior role is suited to a commercially minded project and transactional lawyer with extensive experience in project development, M&A, and construction-related legal work. This role offers a key opportunity to drive strategic legal support for major developments.



Key Skills

  • 10–12+ years’ legal experience, ideally with training from a leading international law firm and in-house experience in a global corporate environment.
  • Strong legal capability across M&A, shareholder agreements, PPAs, EPCs, and related project finance documentation.
  • Strong experience advising on greenfield and brownfield projects, including construction, operational contracts, and regulatory compliance.
  • Skilled in overseeing external legal advisors, reviewing complex agreements, and controlling legal budgets for high-value projects.
  • Proven ability to assess and mitigate legal risk, manage disputes, and support governance structures within multinational operations. 

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