Senior Legal Counsel

The Company

A global construction manufacturing company based in Dubai.

The Role

• Adhere to and support in communicating relevant H&S policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the promotion of H&S culture among Legal team.
• Conduct VFL and report the involvement of the team
• Plays a role in maintaining H&S standards and regulation in the Head Office.
• In charge of the legal, governance and compliance affairs of the business within UAE and Oman.
• Counsel CCEO and senior management with respect to the legal implications of the group's major decisions, strategies and transactions within UAE & Oman organization.
• Advise CCEO on issues of the UAE & Oman companies' governance, policy implementation and special projects.
• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to senior management with respect to matters of companies' policy, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Ensure that the assets/ interests of the BUs are protected in an efficient manner and take all relevant actions to settle any claims or law suits raised with third parties
• In charge of governance affairs of the business within the UAE & Oman (i. board and shareholders matters) and act as the Board Secretary of LEC.
• Handling all litigations by or against the company in UAE, Oman (in coordination with external counsels if needed) & avoid any new cases to minimize litigation as possible
• Maintain an update filing & tracking system for litigations, contracts & corporate documents to avoid any loss or penalties for the company
• Providing legal advice for all company's departments.
• Conducting seminars and training sessions in regards of all new laws, decree and policies to Company Management and employees (i. competition law, contracting and Code of Business Conduct, , etc...) to employees across UAE & Oman.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Anti-Trust Law.
• Draft, review and approve all contracts and agreements between the UAE & Oman companies.
• Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations and policies within UAE & Oman.
• Coordinate and supervise all outside legal counsel engaged to represent or to advise companies within UAE & Oman.
• Carry out investigation process on reports or concerns related to potential breaches of applicable laws, the Code of Business Conduct, and other policies and directives.
• Lead the Legal department team by setting individual objectives, formal and informal feedback and appraisal
• Develop and motivate staff
• Develop team work and knowledge sharing
• Provide specific training and coaching as needed

The Candidate

• University degree in Law
• 7-8 years of relevant experience where at least 5 years of them in a managerial level at the matrix organization
• Knowledge of GCC Countries Legislation
• Work experience in corporate and commercial law practice is an advantage
• Excellent command of English and Arabic

Salary and Benefits

35-45K per month plus benefits