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Senior Legal Counsel - Emiratization

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in UAE
Posted on January 30, 2025

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Please enter a job title/role/skill to searchProvide timely and strategic legal advice to the senior management team on various legal issues affecting the organization.Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure the organization is informed and compliant with relevant laws and regulations in Arabic-speaking regions.Engage, manage and coordinate with external legal advisors for legal support, when needed.Contract Negotiation and Drafting:Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to, client contracts, strategic agreements, investment portfolios, credit collection requirements, financing agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements in both Arabic and English.Corporate Governance:Manage corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board materials, resolutions, and governance policies including but not limited to financing policies.Prepare and update delegation of authority framework, and communicate the same to the business units, as appropriate.Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and provide proactive solutions to mitigate such risks.Collaborate with business units to implement risk management strategies.Coordinate with the Internal Audit Office and the Risk Management Unit to report and address cases of regulatory non-compliance or legal risks.Manage and resolve legal disputes, including coordinating with external counsel when necessary.Participate in alternative dispute resolution processes and litigation management.Compliance:Monitor changes in laws and regulations in Arabic-speaking jurisdictions and ensure the organization's compliance.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents in accordance with internal policies and external rules and regulations.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with other departments, including finance, HR, and operations, to provide legal support and ensure alignment with business objectives.Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from a recognized law school.10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on (relevant areas of law).Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

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