Senior Legal Counsel

Location
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
22 Feb 2018
Closes
21 Mar 2018
Ref
122950/001
Contact
Jonathan Berry
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Financial Services
PQE Level
10+
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Exclusive to Robert Walters: Senior Legal Counsel opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in Abu Dhabi.

EXCLUSIVE to Robert Walters - Senior Legal Counsel - Abu Dhabi - Leading Organisation

Key responsibilities:

  • Hands-on legal support to the organisation
  • Provide legal advice to ensure corporate compliance
  • Look after all third-party relationships and review vendor agreements
  • Provide advice and draft all contracts in both English and Arabic
  • Provide a legal regulatory framework
  • Update all standard documents and terms of business
  • Train and develop junior lawyers

Essential Requirements:

  • Must be 10+ PQE
  • Must be fully bilingual in English & Arabic
  • Must have worked at a top international law firm in the corporate department
  • Must have experience drafting/negotiating agreements and contracts
  • Must have a strong commercial awareness and business acumen
  • Must be based in the region
  • Ideally be qualified in a Western jurisdiction

If you are interested in this position, please apply now.