Corporate Counsel - Corporate Securities & Acquisitions

You will join a collaborative team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking an experienced attorney who enjoys juggling a variety of tasks with instinctively good judgment and who is a true problem-solver. If you have the experience and ability, and you thrive in a flexible, highly complex and dynamic work environment, then you are exactly what we are looking for to join our group. About the Position: As a Corporate Counsel, you will be expected to work on a variety of company secretarial and compliance matters across the Middle East and Africa region, handle the legal aspects of entity set-ups and restructurings, and further develop and implement corporate policies. You will support a cross-functional team of professionals throughout the company and across the globe on a variety of corporate transactions and day-to-day matters.

Specific Responsibilities

Corporate Governance: Manage, perform, and be ultimately responsible for company secretarial compliance across many of Oracle’s subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Assist extensively with the formation of new subsidiaries and branch offices, and the dissolution of certain entities. Draft documentation and filings and maintain corporate records. Manage corporate delegations and work with various groups within Oracle to ensure that all corporate delegations and authorizations are up to date and appropriate. Liaise with external service providers, including law firms. May be requested to be a member of the board of directors and/or act as Company Secretary for subsidiaries in MEA. M&A Integration: Assist other members of the Corporate, Securities, and Acquisitions Group in giving effect to acquired entity integrations and corporate group restructurings in MEA. Responsibilities will include drafting documentation and consulting with stakeholders. Process and Policies: Work with other members of the Corporate, Securities, and Acquisitions Group, and members of other groups within Oracle, to develop and implement, and ensure compliance with, corporate policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department.
• Business fluency in English and Arabic in speaking and writing.
• Experience with corporate governance, particularly the establishment and dissolution of legal entities, merger of legal entities, business and trade license requirements, drafting and execution (including cross-border legalization formalities) of corporate approval documentation and ensuring ongoing compliance for legal entities, across MEA.
• Experience working with the company regulatory authorities in MEA.
• Strong academic credentials and a proven track record working within a high performing corporate team (either practice or in-house).
• Strong corporate background, including solid drafting skills.
• Robust personality with high levels of energy, drive and self-motivation.
• Adaptable and commercially-minded team player with a collegial personality and instinctively good judgment.

Oracle’s Approach: Oracle offers a competitive salary plus benefits package. Oracle has implemented a flexible employee work location policy, allowing employees to work from home part-time or full-time. By allowing employees to choose where to work, Oracle believes that the employee’s quality of life can be improved. Oracle is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Career Level - IC3#J-18808-Ljbffr