Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal CounselDate: 25 Mar 2026Location: Dubai, DU, AECompany: AlstomAt Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.Could you be the full-time onsite Senior Legal Counsel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates we’re looking for?Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your legal expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and driving successful outcomes in large-scale and complex infrastructure projects. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, provide strategic legal support on public tenders and government procurement processes, and lead negotiations with clients and partners, and much more.We’ll look to you for:Leading legal aspects of public tenders, government procurement processes, and competitive bids in the Middle East to ensure compliance with procurement laws and tender regulationsProviding strategic legal support to teams on large-scale and complex projects, including risk allocation, structuring, and contractual strategyTaking full ownership of PPP projects from the bid stage through financial closingStructuring, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating high-value contracts (e.g., D&B contracts, consortium agreements)Advising on risk assessment and mitigation strategies from bid preparation until contract signatureLeading negotiations with clients and partnersSupporting claims strategy in coordination with Contract Management teams and managing disputes in collaboration with external lawyersHandling corporate law mattersPromoting Alstom’s Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conductProviding training on Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and competition lawAll about youWe value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:Degree in Law, specializing in Business Law (Master II)Experience or understanding of public procurement processes and government tendersKnowledge of international complex and infrastructure projectsFamiliarity with drafting and negotiating high-value contracts, including D&B and consortium agreementsStrong negotiation and stakeholder management skillsAbility to assess and mitigate legal risks in complex projectsExperience in managing disputes and working with external legal counselUnderstanding of corporate law mattersKnowledge of PPP (Public-Private Partnership) processesThings you’ll enjoyJoin us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleaguesWork with public tenders, government procurement processes, and complex international infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and tender regulationsProgress towards becoming a key strategic legal advisor on high‑value, complex projects, while enhancing your expertise in risk assessment, contractual strategy, and dispute managementUtilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment that fosters leadership, resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindsetContribute to innovative projectsSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learningBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverageYou don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!Important to noteAs a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.#J-18808-Ljbffr