We are looking to hire a strategic thinker as our in-house Legal Counsel who will be part of our Executive Management Team. In this position, you will be responsible for setting strategy, making influential decisions and you will also play a key role in ensuring pre-IPO corporate governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and counsel and legal risk management regarding new investments, partnerships and divestments and management of assets during their lifecycle
- Assist management in its decision-making process, risk identification and risk management including reputational risk
- Draft and negotiate contracts and other legal documents for the development and implementation of the business of the company in the region both in English and Arabic
- Provide direct transactional support to customers on small to large scale transactions globally
- Be a lead negotiator for client contracts and adhering to best practices both legally and commercially
- Able to work in a standalone legal capacity, providing counsel on day-to-day operations
- Interaction with government entities including authorities will be part of this role as and when required
- Advise on and ensure implementation and compliance with policies and procedures of the company
- Respond to and manage pre-litigation, litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings arising in the region
- Strong business partnering abilities, and good commercial acumen to help enable legal function to drive the business forward
- Manage legal documents and build & maintain the repository of such documents
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2014-04-01 |
| Job Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Law/Legal |
| Company Industry: | Internet/E-commerce |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree / higher diploma |
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