Regional Head of Legal Middle East and Africa

15 hours ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah SYSTRA Full time
Job Description

Systra is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting groups specialized in public transport and mobility solutions. Our company has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality, robust, and independent advice to our clients.

We are seeking a Regional Head of Legal Middle East and Africa to assist us in providing commercial and legal counseling related to matters for Systra in the Middle East region (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, and KSA) and English-speaking Africa. The ideal candidate will have experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and transaction documents, as well as previous experience in procurement law and an international environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice and analysis on various issues arising in the Gulf region and English-speaking Africa.
  • Draft, evaluate, and advise on a variety of contracts and agreements with respect to Systra's projects in the Gulf region and Africa.
  • Support in contractual negotiations with clients to ensure business requirements are met.
  • Maintain relationships with internal clients and operational teams, clients, consortium partners, subcontractors, and their legal advisors.
  • Work closely with the contract management team to secure the close-out, extension, or renewal of contracts that serve the best interests of Systra.
Requirements:
  • LLM, LLB, or Ph.D. in Law.
  • Admitted as a solicitor is a good advantage.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken), Arabic (written and spoken), and French (written and spoken).
  • Proven experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and transaction documents.
  • Previous experience in procurement law and an international environment.
  • Extensive experience of minimum 10 years in the Middle East region.
About Us

Systra is an equal opportunities company, committed to delivering excellence to our clients through our entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm. We are dedicated to promoting a culture of listening, teamwork, and employee empowerment.



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