Lawyer

We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

Position Overview

The Lawyer will provide specialized legal support across Bureau Veritas's SME operations, assisting the Legal Manager in managing contracts, compliance matters, and legal risks while developing expertise in the region's regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support & Contract Management

• Assist in providing legal support to different product lines across the Middle East
• Review, draft, and analyse engineering contracts, subcontractor agreements, JV contracts, framework agreement, NDAs, amendments …ets and with focus on highlight contractual risks and deviations such as liability, indemnities, and insurance provisions

• Support our business projects in progress, including contract review and risk mitigation
• Assist in providing training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters
• Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including procurement laws in SME region

• This position reports directly to the SME Legal & Compliance Manager, ensuring alignment with organizational legal strategy and compliance objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Legal Qualification: Law degree and admission to practice in ME jurisdiction(s)
• Experience: 5-10 years of engineering and construction legal practice, preferably in the Middle East region
• Language: Fluent in Arabic and English
• Core Competencies:
• Strong contract drafting and review skills such as FIDIC contracts and governmental procurement contracts
• Knowledge of procurement laws, and civil laws in SME Region which includes UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Pakistan.
• Background working with engineering firms or construction contractors

Working Conditions

• Based in Egypt
• May require occasional travel within the Region
• Collaborative work environment with legal and compliance teams

SHAPING A WORLD OF TRUST - WHAT WE VALUE AT BV

We create trust between businesses and we are committed to cultivating an open and inclusive environment wherever we operate and so do our employees. Being part of the BV family is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.