Legal Counsel - GULF (6 month Contract)

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Schneider's purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.

At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

Our renewed purpose highlights our commitment to create lasting impact while maintaining our promise to make the most of our energy and resources bridging progress and sustainability for all.

Our updated mission continues to reinforce our value of strong partnerships, where trust is needed above all.

Your Mission

Within a demanding and fast-paced environment, the candidate is expected to provides hands-on contractual support to the business.

The role focuses on day-to-day commercial and contractual matters, supporting business activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, internal policies, and Schneider Electric group standards.

Your Role - Magic happens when you bring great people together!


* Legal & Commercial Support



* Draft, review, negotiate, and support the execution of a broad range of commercial and project agreements, including:



* Sales and supply agreements


* Services and maintenance contracts


* EPC, subcontracting, consortium, and partnership agreements


* Distribution, agency, and channel partner agreements



* Support project and tender activities (public and private), including bid documentation, contractual risk analysis, and contract execution.



* Risk Management and Disputes Supports



* Identify and escalate legal and contractual risks in a timely manner to the Head of Legal.


* Provide a contractual risk analysis to the Tendering and Solution Risk Management teams.


* Supporting the Execution and Procurement team in tackling any existing or potential disputes arising out from any commercial transactions they are managing.

About You


* Education
+ Law degree (LLB or equivalent); admission to a bar or qualification as an attorney/advocate is an advantage.


* Experience
+ Minimum 6-8 years of professional legal experience in commercial and/or corporate law.
+ Proven experience within an international company or law firm, preferably in the industrial, energy, infrastructure, or services sectors.
+ Solid exposure to Gulf cluster jurisdictions is highly desirable.
+ Experience dealing with government or semi-government entities is a strong advantage.


* Technical & Professional Skills
+ Strong expertise in commercial contracts and transactional work.
+ Solid understanding of regulatory, governance, and compliance environments in emerging markets.
+ Ability to assess risks pragmatically and provide clear, b...