Legal Counsel - Gulf Countries

Oversight & Delivery.

• Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resource, where approved) for the zone.
• Oversight and delivery all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus in commercial contract review, strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Country/ Region.
• Provide quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day to day basis in areas such as:
(a)Leased & property matters
(b) Competition law
(c)General Commercial transactions
(d) M&A
(e)Product and quality issue.

• Operate as a valued & integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.
• Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
• Claims & Litigation oversight & reporting.

Collaboration.

• Support transversal activities with local implementation within the zone.
• Provide reasonable assistance to other members of the Regions as requested by the Legal Management.
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

• Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Gulf Countries having a Master of Law degree or higher.

• Eight – ten ( 8 / 10) or more years’ relevant post qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment & preferably in a Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sector.

• Native in Arabic.

• Fluent in English.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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