We are seeking a talented and driven Legal Associate to become part of our dynamic,multicultural, and inclusive team in Kuwait Steel. This is an exciting opportunity for aproactive legal professional to play a key role in supporting and enhancing the legaloperations.As a Legal Associate, You will work closely with senior legal counsel, providing high-level administrative and operational support that enables informed decision-making andrisk management across the business. This role goes beyond traditional support, itoffers the opportunity to gain exposure to complex legal matters, contribute to high-impact projects, and grow within a respected legal team that values professionalism,integrity, and strategic thinking.Duties may include but will not be limited to: Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Extensive experience in the end-to-endmanagement of complex commercial contracts, including structuring, drafting,negotiating, and interpreting contractual provisions across various sectors (e.g.,procurement, services…). Expertise in negotiating key legal clauses such asindemnities, representations and warranties, liquidated damages, force majeure,limitation of liability, confidentiality, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Skilled inaligning contractual frameworks with corporate risk appetite, regulatoryrequirements, and jurisdiction-specific legal standards. Litigation and Dispute Resolution Management: Advanced capability inhandling contentious legal matters, including the assessment of legal exposureand liability risks, preparation of legal strategy memos, evidence bundles, andpleadings. Experience coordinating with external counsel in complex litigation,including commercial, labor, and regulatory disputes. Well-versed in local andinternational procedural rules. Strong grasp of pre-litigation settlement strategy,case law analysis, and litigation cost-benefit evaluation. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of domestic legalframeworks governing corporate operations, including but not limited to labor law,and environmental regulations. Proven ability to design and implement internalcompliance controls, policies. Experience advising senior management on legalrisks and compliance gaps, conducting internal investigations, and responding toregulatory inquiries or enforcement actions.
