8 Legal Professional jobs in Kuwait

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Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East, bringing international experience within the regional context and culture. We leverage the collective knowledge of over 370,000 people worldwide in advisory, assurance, and tax to help clients find value. Job Description & Summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate/Manager to join our Tax team in Kuwait, focusing on the Chinese Business Development Help Desk. This role involves supporting business development initiatives and maintaining communication with clients. Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in accounting or tax. Proficiency in Mandarin and English. Main Responsibilities

Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and building relationships with potential clients. Manage external communication and client relationships. Assist the tax team during tax audits and in drafting and submitting objections and appeal letters to authorities. Help prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients. General Responsibilities

Demonstrate strong analytical, interpersonal, teamwork, and writing skills. Build and maintain client relationships. Operate effectively across cultural boundaries. Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment. Work independently and collaboratively as needed. Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA) are preferred but not mandatory. Optional Skills

Skills include accepting feedback, active listening, analytical thinking, communication, creativity, emotional regulation, empathy, inclusion, curiosity, learning agility, optimism, tax dispute resolution, tax governance, and more. Travel Requirements

Not specified. Work Visa Sponsorship

Available. Government Clearance

Required. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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We are looking for a talented and skilled Junior Legal Counsel to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. The role involves providing administrative and clerical support to optimize workflow procedures in the office and managing day-to-day legal activities to support the company's operations.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing proactive, solutions-focused, legally sound advice and support in a timely manner.
• Leading the review, drafting, negotiation, and amendment of a broad spectrum of commercial contracts.
• Advising the company on rights and responsibilities under Kuwaiti laws.
• Monitoring local regulatory trends that could impact business operations.
• Handling dispute resolution and providing active legal involvement.
• Managing the use, quality, and cost of external legal counsel.
• Offering advice on corporate law matters and providing company secretarial support.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including trade embargo regulations.
• Preparing and reviewing tender documents to ensure clarity and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice.
• Experience in law firms is preferred; experience in large corporate settings is also valued.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of Kuwaiti laws, including Company Law.

Languages

• Excellent command of English and Arabic.

Skills

• Strong contract drafting and interpretation skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice.
• Capability to handle complex legal issues.
• Ability to work within a diverse team and collaborate with international counterparts.

Business Understanding

• Manufacturing industry knowledge.

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We are looking for a highly talented and skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities for the duties of the Legal function in support of the Company’s operation of the business.

**Duties may include but will not be limited to**:

- Provide proactive solutions-focused, legally sound advice and support in a timely fashion.
- Take the legal lead role in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and/or amending a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including MOUs, NDAs, shareholders agreements, ancillary services agreements, EPC contracts, supply contracts, distribution agreements, maintenance agreements, financial instruments e.g. bank guarantees, letter of credit.
- Advise the Company on its rights and responsibility under the applicable laws of Kuwait.
- Monitor trends in the local regulation that may affect the operation of the business.
- Advise on general corporate law matters and provide timely and efficient company secretarial support e.g. minutes of the board of directors’ meetings, and ordinary and extraordinary general assembly meetings.
- Prepare and review tenders’ documents to ensure that tenders’ requirements are clearly understood, covered, and fulfilled to the businesses’ requirements, and coordinate, follow up and manage subsequent tenders’ clarification, approval and contracts’ award.
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**About Kuwait Steel**

Kuwait Steel was founded on the aspiration to deliver and produce high-quality steel products, made possible through innovative research, and to ensure present-day society manages to resolve current needs without having to compromise the demands and requirements needed for the future generation.

Kuwait Steel prides itself in operating in a manner that reflects honesty, integrity, reliability and most importantly, consistency. This ensures that as a company we can achieve, sustain, and maintain a high level of trust within the steel industry without compromising our high standards. To promote sustainable development and growth, Kuwait Steel has partnered with a wide range of industries and sectors throughout the years. These include but are not limited to, construction, industrial, oil & gas and healthcare.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating an opportunity for an exceptional recent graduate as junior Legal Advisor or junior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be a rigorous and effective practitioner with a track record of academic achievement and social engagement. At Canonical they will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transactional matters in the technology and enterprise software realm, as well as the contracts that underpin global employment, contracting and partnerships. In this appointment we are more focused on ability than experience; the position is open to applicants with a relevant degree, but does not have a requirement for extensive work experience. The successful candidate will work closely with our in-house legal team and colleagues worldwide.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good commercial judgment as well as being organized, efficient, and capable to provide high quality legal and commercial advice. We are looking for a rigorous work ethic, detailed analysis, conscientiousness, and the ambition to identify opportunities for improvement.

Location : This role is home based in Europe, the Middle East, Africa or the Americas, with the option of our London office.

The role entails

• Report to our global general counsel
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors in many countries across the globe
• Provide legal support to various internal clients across the company, including Canonical's sales organization
• Interface with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives
• Utilize Canonical's contract management system to ensure accurate data is maintained for signed contracts
• Work with local counsel in many countries to seek and implement advice
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• A degree in law, JD or equivalent, and active license to practice law or current progress towards that
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
• Effective both independently and as part of a team
• A passion for technology evidenced by personal initiatives and projects
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
• Appreciative of diversity; polite and effective in a multicultural multinational organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience in commercial transactions, intellectual property, or corporate law
• Leadership and the ability to influence others to embrace new ideas or practices
• Understanding of the open source software community and values
• Understanding of the technology industry - silicon, data centers, PCs, connected devices, and software
• Experience working on in-house legal team and/or law firm
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Internship

Employment type

• Employment type Contract

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating an opportunity for an exceptional recent graduate as junior Legal Advisor or junior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be a rigorous and effective practitioner with a track record of academic achievement and social engagement. At Canonical they will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transactional matters in the technology and enterprise software realm, as well as the contracts that underpin global employment, contracting and partnerships. In this appointment we are more focused on ability than experience; the position is open to applicants with a relevant degree, but does not have a requirement for extensive work experience. The successful candidate will work closely with our in-house legal team and colleagues worldwide.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good commercial judgment as well as being organized, efficient, and capable to provide high quality legal and commercial advice. We are looking for a rigorous work ethic, detailed analysis, conscientiousness, and the ambition to identify opportunities for improvement.

Location : This role is home based in Europe, the Middle East, Africa or the Americas, with the option of our London office.

The role entails

Report to our global general counsel Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors in many countries across the globe Provide legal support to various internal clients across the company, including Canonical's sales organization Interface with cross-functional teams to support company initiatives Utilize Canonical's contract management system to ensure accurate data is maintained for signed contracts Work with local counsel in many countries to seek and implement advice

What we are looking for in you

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university A degree in law, JD or equivalent, and active license to practice law or current progress towards that Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment Effective both independently and as part of a team A passion for technology evidenced by personal initiatives and projects Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation Appreciative of diversity; polite and effective in a multicultural multinational organization Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Thoughtfulness and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

Experience in commercial transactions, intellectual property, or corporate law Leadership and the ability to influence others to embrace new ideas or practices Understanding of the open source software community and values Understanding of the technology industry - silicon, data centers, PCs, connected devices, and software Experience working on in-house legal team and/or law firm

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Ooredoo is an organization on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology, and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

At Ooredoo, our culture and DNA are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse and inclusive global family, united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. We believe that our success is built upon our people’s strengths. Join us and become a vital part of our dynamic culture, contributing to our mission of enriching people's lives through cutting-edge communications.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role

Provide management and key departments such as Sales and CEO Support Office (SPMO) with legal services and advice related to projects and operations, ensuring that Ooredoo Telecom interests and objectives are adequately protected and achieved through legal means.

Providing all departments of Phono and Fast Telco with legal services, consultations, and representing it before all governmental entities such as courts, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Social Affairs to protect the best interests of Ooredoo and its subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Ooredoo, Phono, and Fast Telco in all Kuwait’s courts, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Social Affairs, CITRA, and other official entities.
• Prepare proper legal defenses and provide them when needed along with all related documents to Kuwait’s courts and all other official entities.
• Assist, brief, and liaise with externally retained lawyers on specific cases and provide consultations when needed.
• Represent Ooredoo in the claim review committee during resolving complex local/international legal disputes/negotiations and is authorized to settle based on broad parameters/policy guidelines determined by department managers.
• File compensation, criminal, civil, tax official claims/legal cases for Ooredoo, Phono, and Fast Telco when needed.
• Cooperate with internal departments to collect information related to legal cases or official warnings and provide proper legal recommendations/defense based on the information.
• Keep abreast of developments in case law, rulings, and other aspects of professional knowledge.
• Draft and review contracts, acknowledgments, official letters, and all required legal documents in English and Arabic.
• Create and revise internal procedures such as HR policies, SLAs, and disciplinary codes in accordance with Kuwaiti law.
• Liaise with internal departments to provide legal services on issues related to contracts, licensing, operations, and projects.
• Provide legal consultation and recommendations to all departments as needed.
• Conduct internal investigations in collaboration with HR and other departments.
• Support external criminal and labor investigations by attending investigations at relevant authorities.
• Provide legal training and workshops on laws and regulations relevant to the business.
• Lecture law students and graduates about legal procedures in the communication sector.
• Stay informed of developments, knowledge, and innovations in the legal field.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized tertiary institution.

Job-specific Technical Skills

• 5-6+ years of experience in corporate legal services and consultation.
• Ability to operate in a diverse, multicultural, multinational environment with appropriate sensitivities.
• Qualified to practice independently.
• Strong knowledge of the Kuwait legal system.
• Fluent in verbal and written English and Arabic.
• Proficient in MS Office.

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Ooredoo is an organization on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology, and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. At Ooredoo, our culture and DNA are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse and inclusive global family, united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. We believe that our success is built upon our people’s strengths. Join us and become a vital part of our dynamic culture, contributing to our mission of enriching people's lives through cutting-edge communications. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Role

Provide management and key departments such as Sales and CEO Support Office (SPMO) with legal services and advice related to projects and operations, ensuring that Ooredoo Telecom interests and objectives are adequately protected and achieved through legal means. Providing all departments of Phono and Fast Telco with legal services, consultations, and representing it before all governmental entities such as courts, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Social Affairs to protect the best interests of Ooredoo and its subsidiaries. Key Responsibilities

Represent Ooredoo, Phono, and Fast Telco in all Kuwait’s courts, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Social Affairs, CITRA, and other official entities. Prepare proper legal defenses and provide them when needed along with all related documents to Kuwait’s courts and all other official entities. Assist, brief, and liaise with externally retained lawyers on specific cases and provide consultations when needed. Represent Ooredoo in the claim review committee during resolving complex local/international legal disputes/negotiations and is authorized to settle based on broad parameters/policy guidelines determined by department managers. File compensation, criminal, civil, tax official claims/legal cases for Ooredoo, Phono, and Fast Telco when needed. Cooperate with internal departments to collect information related to legal cases or official warnings and provide proper legal recommendations/defense based on the information. Keep abreast of developments in case law, rulings, and other aspects of professional knowledge. Draft and review contracts, acknowledgments, official letters, and all required legal documents in English and Arabic. Create and revise internal procedures such as HR policies, SLAs, and disciplinary codes in accordance with Kuwaiti law. Liaise with internal departments to provide legal services on issues related to contracts, licensing, operations, and projects. Provide legal consultation and recommendations to all departments as needed. Conduct internal investigations in collaboration with HR and other departments. Support external criminal and labor investigations by attending investigations at relevant authorities. Provide legal training and workshops on laws and regulations relevant to the business. Lecture law students and graduates about legal procedures in the communication sector. Stay informed of developments, knowledge, and innovations in the legal field. Perform other duties as directed by supervisors. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized tertiary institution. Job-specific Technical Skills

5-6+ years of experience in corporate legal services and consultation. Ability to operate in a diverse, multicultural, multinational environment with appropriate sensitivities. Qualified to practice independently. Strong knowledge of the Kuwait legal system. Fluent in verbal and written English and Arabic. Proficient in MS Office. Note

You will be required to attach the following:

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