TechnipFMC
TechnipFMC
TechnipFMC develops technology and delivers engineering services for the global energy industry, supporting subsea, onshore, and offshore projects. Its work combines project expertise, advanced technical solutions, and research and development across energy, engineering, and technology, making the company relevant to professionals exploring careers in complex energy infrastructure and resource management.

Legal Counsel, Middle East – TechnipFMC | Abu Dhabi Onsite

Provide legal counsel for TechnipFMC’s energy operations across Middle Eastern jurisdictions, with a primary focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role covers local legal advice, disputes, external counsel, employment, real estate, licensing, and compliance.

Description

  • Serve as the centre of excellence for general legal operations support across the Middle East, with primary responsibility for UAE and Saudi Arabian matters
  • Deliver day-to-day legal guidance on operational issues
  • Manage, translate, and implement legal policies and standards
  • Provide operations and functional teams with local legal and regulatory expertise
  • Advise relevant Legal GBUs and EMS teams on local law
  • Oversee local disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and major claims, alongside the Regional Senior Legal Manager for Northern Europe and the Middle East
  • Execute local legal strategies for operations and business establishments
  • Manage external counsel relationships and track legal matters and outside legal spending in Legal Tracker
  • Advise People & Culture on labour and employment matters
  • Provide legal support for facilities and real estate, helping maintain freedom to operate through compliance with local laws, local-content requirements, and licences
  • Act as the legal representative for HSE incidents and crisis-management activities
  • Coordinate Legal representation in regulatory forums, legal forums, and trade associations
  • Support the rollout of compliance policies, procedures, and activities
  • Report to the Regional Senior Legal Manager for Northern Europe and the Middle East

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer
  • At least five years of experience managing and advising on Middle East legal matters
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Understanding of interdisciplinary relationships and requirements
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience
  • High standards of integrity and professional ethics
  • Able to work independently with general guidance and demonstrate initiative
  • Effective management, leadership, and motivational skills in a dynamic environment, with the ability to work within a matrix organisation
  • Excellent planning, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Able to manage multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptable to lean methodology
  • Proficient with PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, project-management, and presentation software

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