Legal Counsel (Engineering MNC)

About the role

Cana Consulting is partnering an established multinational engineering organisation seeking an experienced legal professional to support its business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, providing practical advice and managing legal and commercial risks.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal and contractual support on government tenders, public-sector contracts and commercial proposals.
• Advise on contractual risks, obligations and potential liabilities.
• Support contract negotiations and manage contractual issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Handle contractual variations, claims, disputes and other commercial matters.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Support general legal and compliance matters as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Law with approximately 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience advising on government tenders and/or public-sector contracts is essential.
• Strong background in commercial contracting, including complex contractual negotiations and risk management.
• Prior in-house experience within a multinational or project-driven environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels.