Contract Counsel - Beirut, لبنان - Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC

وصف

We are looking for a highly motivated 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 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 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.
• 3 to 5 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