AtkinsRéalis is looking for Legal Advisor - Global Operational and Legal Support team (‘’GOALS’’), in Cairo.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leader in engineering, design and project management consultancy since 1911 with over 30,000+ employees worldwide. We are dedicated to making the world work better for all by bringing people, data and technology together to radically transform the way infrastructure is designed, delivered and operated.

The GOALS team is a community of legal professionals who support on a wide range of international projects. We are looking for a motivated,

We are looking for motivated, lateral thinkers in Cairo to join the GOALS team. The GOALS team is comprised of legal professionals We are a community of regionally situated members who are globally mobilised to bring diversity of thought, skills, and background to the wider legal team.

Your primary role will be to review professional services agreements, corporate procurement contracts and legal translation services (English-Arabic) to our Middle East and Africa businesses. You may also be involved in other international contract reviews or Legal team initiatives and projects.

You will be provided with ongoing training, supervision and development opportunities, and will be encouraged to bring any previous experience to the team. This is a truly unique opportunity to join a team that is really pushing the boundaries of how legal services can be delivered in an in-house environment. We are a diverse and inclusive team focused on the development of the individuals in the team and fostering a collaborative, social and energetic dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing a wide variety of professional services agreements and corporate procurement contracts.
• Conducting English to Arabic and Arabic to English legal translations.
• Supporting on a variety of internal projects, including preparing and delivering training, updating precedent documents, case law updates and bulletins.
• Providing support to the litigation team.
• Supporting our desire to modernise the global legal team, by using technology and working with data and metrics
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Minimum of 3 years’ working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Previous experience working in a legal or commercial setting and conducting contract reviews
• Experience in the professional services arena, in particular design, engineering or construction
• Bilingual in English and Arabic (oral and written)
• Experience with legal translation (Arabic to English, English to Arabic)
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications is a must
• Strong skills and interest in the analysis and revision of legal documents
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, follow-through, organizational and time management skills
• Team player and demonstrated ability to work and adapt in a cross-disciplinary, team-based environment and ability to work independently.
  
  

Preferable

• French oral, written and/or legal skills
• Experience or interest in legal technology
• Experience in working for clients based in United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain or Qatar
  
  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards And Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
  
  

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We Pursue This Commitment By

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.