• Manage and coordinate legal activities for the Company Departments/ Company
• Provide legal advice by providing the specialist support required to identify the most appropriate legal solutions, and in particular
• Assist the company regarding legal problems associated with the drawing up of negotiation documents
• Manage and coordinate the Company and its Subsidiaries in the proceeding pertaining to activities in UAE and abroad, in compliance with defined company criteria, and where necessary, seeking external legal advice
• Provide the necessary assistance to the Company Departments regarding the stipulation of Contracts with Clients and Suppliers
• Manage and coordinate in compliance with the Company's criteria, the legal firms which defend and represent the corporate and the operative companies in UAE and abroad in front of the courts
• Manage and coordinate the provisions of assistance and advice pertaining to the prevention and settlement of disputes
• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal Department
• Review and provide legal advice on tender documents
• Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract
• Manage, direct and supervise the activities of personnel in the Legal Department Team Performs supervisory functions and exercises financial authority
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirement to staff

Responsibilities

• Must have a methodical and well-organized approach to the work environment
• Must have experience with working in an integrated team environment
• Knowledge in Dredging & Marine Civil Engineering Construction
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interface with colleagues at all levels
• Must possess a can-do attitude and will do actions
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and possess solid time management skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure, without supervision, and have good planning and organizational skills