Senior Legal Consultant

Join to apply for the Senior Legal Consultant role at UAE Accountability Authority Continue with Google Continue with Google Join to apply for the Senior Legal Consultant role at UAE Accountability Authority Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job Objective Carry out Legal Consultancy activities within UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) including but not limited to providing legal advice to organizational units, and analyzing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all the business transactions within the Authority and its subject entities.Job Description Senior Legal Consultant Job Objective Carry out Legal Consultancy activities within UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) including but not limited to providing legal advice to organizational units, and analyzing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all the business transactions within the Authority and its subject entities.Key Responsibilities/Duties Strategy and Planning: Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals and standard forms, and ensure alignment with UAEAA’s overall policies and procedures.Contribute to the development, implementation, and update of the sections’ strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans ensuring alignment with the department and sector strategy and objectives, and UAEAA’s mission and vision.Assist in the development of the section Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure to meet individual KPIs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Operations Provide legal advisory services and continuous support on any arising issues that may impact the day-to-day operations within the various functions of UAEAA in order to ensure timely resolution of any outstanding legal matters.Draft resolutions, circulars, and correspondences and ensure conformity with relevant laws, regulations and legislations.Review resolutions, appointment letters, HR recommendation, etc., and provide legal advice and ensure legal conformity.Conduct legal review on financial disclosure reports for senior government employees, and studies and advisory work carried out by Audit Sector; and provide legal opinion.Conduct legal research to ensure legal consistency of decisions and policies with existing regulations, laws and legislations.Participate in the development of local legal legislations and policies in the Emirate of UAE related to UAEAA’s mandate.Review draft legislations related to UAEAA’s mandate in accordance with the provisions of the law.Conduct legal research studies related to UAEAA mandate as directed by the Senior Management.Recommend and draft laws and other legislations to address gaps identified.Record, update, archive and maintain general decisions issued by the Chairman and government decisions addressed to UAEAA in the resolution system in coordination with relevant organizational units.Collaborate with the Legal Services in the preparation of the annual strategic and operational work plan and operating budget for the department in accordance with the directives set by the Management.Collaborate with the Legal Services in conducting awareness workshops for the employees to introduce and implement laws and legislations and provide the necessary training in coordination with the relevant organizational units.Conduct evaluation on the work outputs of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Sector in matters referred to the Department of Legal Affairs by the Chairman, and prepare technical reports.Plan, develop and execute the financial disclosure system for UAEAA employees and well as the subject entities’ employees under UAEAA mandate.Provide legal consultation on legal and program issues, analyze problems and develop solutions to actively manage risks in order to meet UAEAA’s objectives.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across UAEAA in overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).Identify legal and regulation risks and issues within UAEAA and recommend intervention as required in order to mitigate the risk.Talent Management And Development Ensure completion of required trainings and certification programs in order to keep current with job requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and ensure to meet the set KPIs.Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level is achieved.Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities of the team and maximize their effective performance.Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in line with the objectives of the Authority and its Emiratization strategy.Corporate Ensure adherence and compliance with all UAEAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety, etc.).Prepare section’s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.Retain, document, preserve, and archive section’s related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.Respond any section related queries and provide required support to relevant UAEAA’s organizational units and employees as and when required.Utilize relevant technologies used within UAEAA in order to optimize work efficiency.Demonstrate compliance with UAEAA’s values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.Contribute to the preparation and submission of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, and quality standards.Co-operate in the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties.General The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.The academic and professional certificates required and approved by UAEAA should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee’s Individual Development Plan.Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.Ensure teamwork, collaboration, and dedication in performing duties.Requirements Bachelor’s Accredited Degree in Law or Management. Preferred master’s degree in law or business administration is desirable.Project Management Professional (PMP).4 - 6 years of relevant experience in legal counselling in a business environment or in corporate law in a law firm or as an in-house lawyer, or a combination of both.Proficiency in Arabic and English.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UAE Accountability Authority by 2x Get notified about new Senior Legal Consultant jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 9 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Legal Counsel – Legislation, Regulation and Policy Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 year ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 days ago Legal Counsel, Commercial Technology, Arabic Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Senior SAP - Finance Functional Consultant Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates AED30,000 - AED40,000 10 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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