Senior Legal Counsel
Full time
at Michael Page
in
UAE
Posted on January 19, 2025
Job details
Roles and responsibilities
- Reporting to the COO who is also a Lawyer, the appointee will be responsible for advising on all legal and regulatory aspects for the Family Office
- Advising on all legal aspects of transactions, discretionary asset management relations and business projects related to Family Office and be responsible for assisting with risk management in this regard.
- The ideal individual will have legal experience in the family office setting, and/or M&A, and/or private equity, and/or fund investments, and/or government/sovereign investment practice.
- Coordinating and interacting with internal and international stakeholders, audit firms and local and international law firms will be required.
- Advising on corporate governance and compliance with pre-existing and new regulations.
- Analyzing complex legal issues and providing consistent sound judgment to the business while balancing business imperatives with legal risk.
- Reviewing, advising, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, purchase agreements, research and development and software licensing agreements, NDAs, MoUs).
- Reviewing, advising, and negotiating investments (direct equity/debt deployments, fund of fund allocations etc.) and joint venture opportunities.
- Establishing a framework for effective project management of legal workstreams, including providing timely, clear and comprehensive updates to management on the status of key projects.
- Developing strategies and processes to protect, manage and defend the intellectual property rights of the business unit.
- Effective supervision and management of external counsel and supporting legal personnel.
- Maintaining comprehensive and up to date legal records for the business unit.
- Advising and coordinating dispute resolution matters relevant to the business unit.
- Promoting awareness of changes in law and regulation which will impact business operations
- Qualifying Law Degree(s) and a track record of academic excellence (admission to practice law in a globally recognized jurisdiction highly preferred)
- Minimum of 6 years legal experience, including legal experience as a practitioner in a top international and/or magic circle law firm
- Experience as a lead negotiation lawyer/ project management attorney
- Skilled at analyzing and managing legal and practical risk
- Opportunity to join globally renowned family office during high growth phase in the region
- Competitive salary
- Exposure to various types of domestic and international transactional work
Desired candidate profile
- Extensive Legal Expertise : Deep knowledge of various areas of law, including corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Strategic Thinking : Ability to align legal strategies with business goals and provide proactive legal advice.
- Contract Negotiation : Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
- Risk Management : Strong skills in identifying potential legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Leadership Skills : Experience leading legal teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and collaborating with other departments.
- Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving Abilities : Strong analytical skills to assess legal issues and provide practical solutions.
- Compliance Knowledge : In-depth understanding of relevant laws and regulations, as well as compliance best practices.
- Dispute Resolution : Experience in managing disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes.
- Interpersonal Skills : Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration across the organization.
- Attention to Detail : Meticulous attention to detail in legal documentation and risk assessment.
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