Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates iConnect Full time

A leading Retail group are looking for a Legal Counsel to be based in their offices in Dubai.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the main Duties will be:
To provide advice on legal aspects of all Company's activities and draw up legal documents of the Company upon the direction of Senior Legal Counsel.

Major Responsibilities/Duties: (Both Arabic and English)

  1. Provide legal advice on all legal issues and review documents referred by the Senior Legal Counsel.
  2. Review and draft policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
  3. Perform other similar or related duties such as interpreting laws, keeping abreast of legislation and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the Company is a party.
  4. Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements, including those with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, lessors, shippers, etc.
  5. Develop standard agreements and review all agreements to ensure company is protected legally.
  6. Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for legal issues related to the company.
  7. Prepare and draft legal documents like legal memoranda, letters, deeds, mortgages, leases, and contracts, etc.
  8. Conduct computerized and non-computerized legal research.
  9. Prepare draft and final versions of written work product.
  10. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the Company.
  11. Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
  12. Attend meetings on behalf of the Senior Legal Counsel.
  13. Carry out any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel from time to time.

Languages:
Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Job Skills

Suitable applicants should have:
7 years of substantial experience in the practice of law after admittance as a lawyer in the GCC region. UAE experience preferred though not essential.

Education:
Graduation in law (LL.B) from a recognized university; Master in Law (LL.M) preferable.

Skills, Capabilities and Languages:

  • Fully Bi-Lingual (Arabic-English)
  • Detail-oriented, analytical and creative using extensive research and logic.
  • Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills and comfortable presenting in front of small and large groups.
  • Knowledge concerning legal issues involving governmental entities.
  • Ability to learn and gain expertise in new areas of legal specialization according to the situation.
  • Ability to conduct accurate, highest-quality legal research, both computerized and non-computerized.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Understanding of legal ethics.
  • Ability to perform word processing on a PC with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team member.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Work load management.
  • Excellent knowledge and proficiency in Arabic and English languages.

About The Company
iConnect is an international recruitment resource consultancy based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

iConnect is engaged in the recruitment of executives for the retail, healthcare and hospitality industries, utilising traditional recruitment methods and specialist headhunting activity.

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