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Location: Muscat, Oman | Type: Full-time
About the Role
A leading law practice in Muscat is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead its Corporate & Commercial Department. You will deliver high-level legal advice, guide complex commercial transactions, and represent clients in significant corporate and commercial matters, while leading and developing a growing legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Corporate & Commercial Department: set objectives, allocate work, and maintain high quality standards.
Advise local and international clients on corporate establishments, joint ventures, M&A, restructuring, and commercial transactions.
Provide specialized counsel on finance, banking, securitization, and public and private tenders.
Ensure regulatory compliance and manage ongoing liaison with relevant government authorities.
Represent clients in litigation and arbitration, and oversee dispute resolution strategy.
Advise on infrastructure and construction projects, including BOT and BOOT structures, and negotiate project agreements.
Mentor and train junior lawyers in legal research, drafting, and document review, and monitor their development.
Draft engagement letters and fee proposals, and oversee KYC compliance, file management, and quality control.
Act as senior point of contact for high-value clients and identify new business opportunities.
Qualifications
LL.B. or equivalent law degree; a postgraduate qualification in international commercial arbitration, legal drafting, or a related field is highly desirable.
Minimum 10 years of legal advisory experience in the MENA region, with a strong focus on GCC laws.
Deep knowledge of corporate finance, securities, tax planning, insurance, and labor law.
Proven experience leading legal teams and managing client relationships.
Strong negotiation, drafting, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage urgent, high-pressure deadlines to a meticulous standard.