Our client is a major Dubai based retail and leisure group with an increasing number of international overseas assets. They are now building an exciting legal function which requires a senior lawyer with at least 5 years experience reporting to the VP of Legal. You will be responsible for providing legal support to the development of the Group's branded products and helping manage the Group Legal Department.
You will
(a) provide legal services for the development, management, operation, acquisition and financing of new products
(b) provide advice, draft and negotiate documentation in relation to a range of commercial matters, including, supply agreements, leases of real property or other fixed assets, licenses, agency, distribution and franchising arrangements, software licenses, sponsorship etc agreements
(c) provide advice, draft and negotiate documentation in relation to a range of intellectual property issues
(d) provide advice, draft and negotiate documentation in relation to the Group's participation in international joint ventures/shareholder arrangements and related transactions.
This position requires an independent and creative lawyer with the ability to effectively manage structure, negotiate, and execute multiple transactions in multiple jurisdictions. This position will require a lawyer with strong managerial skills. The lawyer will be required to supervise outside counsel and understand and resolve local law issues. Travel will be required.
To qualify for this position you should be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a commercial law firm or in-house legal department. You will have a strong internal-client focus with an ability to work closely with others as a team member and have an ability to cope with competing demands without compromising deadlines.
