Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.
Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.
The Legal Counsel will support Gutor's growth, in particular in the Middle East and Africa, by providing practical and commercially focused legal advice, with a primary emphasis on contract management and corporate legal matters, supporting local management, and contributing to legal risk management across the business in the Middle East, Africa and other regions.
The position will act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contract Management (70%)
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Customer contracts
- Supplier agreements
- NDAs
- Service agreements
- Distribution and agency agreements
- Framework and partnership agreements
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
- Support contract lifecycle management processes.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and negotiation playbooks.
- Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR and Operations teams during contract negotiations.
Corporate & Governance
- Manage day-to-day corporate legal and insurance matters across Gutor entities, in particular in the Middle East and Africa .
- Support board, governance, and corporate secretarial requirements.
- Coordinate with insurers and brokers, as well as with external legal counsels, auditors and regulatory authorities, where required.
- Ensure legal documentation is maintained in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Business Partnering & Management Support (15%)
- Provide legal support to Managers and local leadership teams.
- Deliver practical and commercially balanced legal advice.
- Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and business expansion projects when required.
- Assist with dispute management and pre-litigation matters.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Support compliance programs and internal policies.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.
- Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
- Promote legal awareness and training across business functions.
International Legal Support
- Work closely with the global legal team.
- Enable the International contracts lawyer to focus on more complex international negotiations and strategic legal matters.
- Provide support on selected global projects and cross-border contractual matters.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – REQUIRED
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
- Admission to practice law in recognized jurisdictions, in particular in the Middle East and Africa.
Experience
- 5-8 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
- Experience in Pretrochemical Industry or Oil & Gas Industry.
- Experience within an industrial, engineering, energy, technology, manufacturing, or infrastructure environment is highly desirable.
- Experience working in-house or in a combination of law firm and corporate legal environments.
Technical Skills
- Commercial contract negotiation.
- Corporate governance and company secretarial matters.
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
- Excellent legal drafting skills.
Languages
- Fluent English (mandatory).
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
- Other languages are a plus.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Pragmatic problem-solving
- Business partnership mindset
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Risk assessment and decision-making capability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High ethical standards and integrity
Gutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
