We are looking for a highly motivated Contract Counsel/Senior Contract Counsel to join a group of seasoned international legal professionals based at our client's Center of Excellence in Beirut, Lebanon. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an in-house legal department with a focus on contract law.
Role and Responsibilities
- We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Contracts Counsel to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on contract law. The Senior Contracts Counsel will be responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to, client contracts (services and sales contracts), vendor contracts, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements and employment agreements.
- Ensure that all contracts are generally enforceable in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide legal guidance and support to clients regarding contract-related matters.
- Conduct legal research and stay up to date on relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with other members of the legal team to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.
- Manage and prioritize a large volume of contracts and agreements.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required Skills / Qualification
- LLB, Juris Doctor or higher-level law degree.
- 5 to 8 years of experience drafting/negotiating commercial contracts, gained either in a law firm or an in-house legal department.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Preferred Skills / Qualification
- Experience acquired working within mature organizations (law firm or international organization).
- Knowledge of Corporate Compliance Programs (training, administration, etc.).
- Experience providing Contracts-related training to non-legal professionals.
- Experience working with clients/colleagues across multiple territories/time zones.
- Familiarity with legal project management tools and software.
- Familiarity with billing/time logging software/platforms (e.g., Clio).
- Familiarity reviewing commercial contracts with AI tools.
Languages
Must be fluent in:
English
Arabic
French
Good to have
Spanish
