About this role

Job Purpose

We are looking for someone to act as a centre of excellence for general legal business operations support in the Middle East, predominantly focusing on UAE and Saudi Arabia legal matters. The role includes the management of local dispute resolution/litigation/arbitration, local outside counsel and local legal strategy; the provision of local corporate, labor and employment legal advice; real estate/facilities/regulatory support; and local crisis management representation.

Job Description

Position Duties:

Provide daily advice and counsel on legal operations matters
Manage, translate and implement legal policies and standards
Provide local legal and regulatory expert services to operations and functions
Interact and consult with relevant Legal GBU(s)/EMS as the centre of excellence for local law
Manage dispute resolution at the local level, including litigation and arbitration and major disputes in collaboration with the Regional Senior Legal Manager for Northern Europe & Middle East
Implement local Legal strategies for operations and establishments
Manage the relationships with outside counsels in relevant countries in collaboration with the Regional Senior Legal Manager for Northern Europe & Middle East, People & Culture and other functions. Control, monitor and report legal matters and outside legal spend in Legal Tracker
Support People & Culture on all labor and employment related matters
Provide legal “landlording” services, including legal support to facilities, real estate etc. and ensure freedom to operate through compliance with local legislation, local content and licenses
Legal representative for HSE incidents and crisis management
Coordinates Legal representation in regulatory and legal forums and trade associations
Supports the implementation of compliance policies, procedures and compliance activities

Reporting Responsibility:

Reporting to Regional Senior Legal Manager for Northern Europe and Middle East

You are meant for this job if:

Qualified Lawyer
5+ years of work experience managing and advising on Middle East legal matters
Fluent in verbal and written English
Understanding inter-disciplinary relations and requirements
Strong communication and presentation skills
Negotiations skills and experience
High level of integrity and ethics
Ability to work independently under general guidance and or with self-initiative
Demonstrates effective management knowledge, leadership, and motivation in a dynamic business environment and can operate and perform within a matrix organization
Demonstrates exceptional planning, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to lean methodology
PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software

Skills

English

Leadership Competencies

Act with Agility

Adopt a Growth Mindset

Create Inclusive Culture

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

Date posted:

Oct 28, 2026

Requisition number:

19873

Legal Counsel - Middle East