Legal Counsel

Are you looking for a new challenge and would like to join in shaping STRABAG! Then find out what you can expect here

• 3-5 years of experience in an in-house legal department—ideally within a construction company—or in an international law firm.
• Prior experience working in an international group.
• A Common Law degree is preferred.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Other languages (such as Arabic) an asset.
• Construction experience is required.
• Prior exposure to dispute resolution, particularly international arbitration, is considered an asset.

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Position:
Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel for STRABAG will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the Group’s operations, with a focus on EMEA and International Markets.

• Legal Support for Tendering
  
  Activities:
  
  Providing legal assistance to tender teams operating in the Group’s jurisdictions. This involves reviewing and advising on tender documentation, contracts, pre-tender agreements, joint venture agreements, and related materials.
• Legal Support for Ongoing Projects:
  Supporting live construction projects, including build-only, design-and-build, and turnkey contracts. Experience with PPP structures is considered an asset, as several countries in the region are actively pursuing such models.
• Corporate housekeeping:
  Managing corporate governance tasks such as drafting and reviewing powers of attorney and board resolutions, as well as monitoring legal developments in relevant jurisdictions and disseminating updates within the organization.
• Dispute resolution support:
  Assisting in dispute resolution matters, with a particular focus on international arbitration—including international and/or local institutions, and ad hoc proceedings. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong business acumen, flexibility, solid technical legal knowledge, and the ability to think and collaborate across disciplines.

• We offer a comprehensive package & competitive compensation based on experience & knowledge.
• You will have the option to collaborate with other international units in the region and oversees.
• We have experienced colleagues who will help with the onboarding.
• You will join a highly motivated team with an open-door policy & striving to develop the future.