Legal Counsel Legal

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates FTI Consulting, Inc. Full time

Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm.

Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges.

Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history.

Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.


There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role


The individual will be responsible for providing operational support with the day-to-day legal needs of the business across all its business segments.

The individual will be a member of FTI Consulting's EMEA legal, risk and compliance team, albeit shall be based in Dubai and have a primary focus of assisting with matters related to the Middle East and in particular in the Kingdom in Saudi Arabia where FTI Consulting has recently launched a new office and is expanding its on the ground presence.


Key Responsibilities:

Transactional:

  • Draft, review and negotiate Engagement Letters and NDAs with clients and other third parties
  • Coordinate and prepare legal response to requests for proposals ("RFP")
  • Conducting legal research
  • Provide instructions to and liaise with external legal advisors
  • Provide succinct and clear memos/summaries of legal research/external advice to assist with decision making by internal legal team members or internal business units

Corporate secretarial:

  • Corporate governance, including knowledge of managing constitutional documents, preparing board packs, preparing resolutions and minutes, powers of attorney, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, commercial license renewals and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia maintaining key corporate government related registrations
  • Maintain and update corporate records

General:

  • Legal support to internal departments, including HR, Finance and Tax.
  • Overall assistance with FTI group's legal, risk and compliance function and related documentation and administration: general contractual matters contracts, litigation, employment issues, vendor registration requirements and related admin processes etc.
  • Assistance with administrative tasks such as ensuring adequate filing of documentation, arranging for document execution, monitoring status of documentation formalities and following up where required.
  • Although focus of work will be to the Middle East part of the business, support may also be required to be provided in respect of the Group's operations and business lines across all of EMEA and the individual shall work alongside the broader EMEA legal team based in London.

Experience and skills:

  • Legal degree from an accredited international university, or Bachelor's Degree plus Masters in Law
  • At least 1 year's experience in corporate and commercial matters either at an international law firm or inhouse following any mandatory training period
  • Good business sense, with the ability to analyze and identify key elements and issues that are important to reach sound conclusions
  • Some experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would be preferable, but is not essential
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in both English and Arabic are essential

Personal Attributes:

  • Highly organised and meticulous
  • Able to manage/deal with stakeholders
  • Flexible to accommodate urgent out of hours requests
  • Proactive, dedicated to meeting deadlines and able to manage stress
  • Resourceful and willing to actively develop knowledge of the business
  • Smart appearance, wellpresented and professional at all times
  • Possesses mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with the Partner group
  • Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Willingness to commit to and align with company culture and values

Technical:

  • Proficient in

Microsoft Office Applications:
Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na

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