Legal Counsel
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Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
If you are a business minded, creative, collaborative corporate who embraces challenge, is interested in novel, complex issues, and seeks trusted-advisor relationships, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
We are seeking a Legal Counsel - Middle East with experience in construction and engineering services matters to responsible for AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East.
In this role you will be reporting to the Senior Director and Head of Litigation UK&E, MEA and APAC and will be responsible for:
Main responsibilities:
Ensure that material litigation and arbitration in the region have strategy roadmaps, are appropriately resourced internally (commercial and legal), have well managed budgets and workplans to ensure greater likelihood of expected outcomes.
Consult on, and provide proactive advice regarding complex litigation, arbitration or regulatory matters in the Middle East and provide mitigation strategies.
Regular reporting and updating on status of all matters in the region.
Partner with and efficiently manage outside counsel and other legal service providers.
Serve as a subject matter expert with respect to legal matters in the Middle East.
Candidate profile:
Legal degree and member of a local bar association required engineering or management degree or related educational credentials an asset.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience whether inhouse or in private practice, along with other large complex construction projects experience.
Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and work well independently and as a collaborative team member.
Demonstrated commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities.
Demonstrated success serving as a respected advisor within a fast-paced results driven organization.
Demonstrated success building and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders and influence in a team setting.
Emulates the AtkinsRéalis Legal Team’s “Expected Behaviors”.
Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
Confidence and leadership with humility.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
We offer:
A full range of benefits.
A virtual health care service.
Reimbursement of professional dues.
Skills development opportunities.
An internal procedure to encourage a hybrid way of working.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis
Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.
Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.
Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
We pursue this commitment by:
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.
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