LEGAL COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY FMCG, ARABIC, DUBAI
- Recruiter
- Taylor Root
- Location
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 25 May 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Ref
- PR/197925
- Contact
- Mark Anderson
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Compliance, Corporate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
LEGAL COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY FMCG, ARABIC, DUBAI
CLIENT: We are working with a globally recognised technology organisation, who have a key hub in Dubai covering their Middle East operations. They are now seeking to add a lawyer to their legal team and have instructed us to assist them. This is a great brand with recognised products all over the world.
ROLE: There are three key elements to the role - business support to the commercial teams, overall risk management, and taking a compliance lead.
Examples of work you will cover are:
- Providing timely legal advice and support across commercial, corporate, and employment matters.
- Drafting and assessing day to day commercial agreements with third parties .
- Minimize legal risk across a variety of territories, whilst increasing compliance awareness to staff members.
- Instruct and manage external counsel across litigious issues.
- Handle and deploy compliance projects and global code of conduct management.
CANDIDATE: Ideal candidates will need to fulfil the following criteria:
- 7+ years with a top tier law firm or recognised multinational company.
- General corporate and commercial skill set, with additional compliance exposure.
- Ideally you will be based in the Middle East (preferably Dubai) right now.
- In-house and industry experience across telecoms, FMCG or a regulatory environment.
- Arabic language skills are mandatory for this position.
This is a really great opportunity to work for an employer who typically inspires loyalty and strong career path. Do get in touch if you would like to discuss.
REF: PR/197925
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