Legal Counsel

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 :

• Bachelor's 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.