Head of Legal Compliance

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Caliberly Full time

KeyResponsibilities:

  • Legal Leadership: Provide strategic legalcounsel to senior management advising on all aspects of corporatelaw M&A regulatory compliance governance and commercialagreements.
  • Corporate Governance: Develop andimplement corporate governance frameworks across operationsglobally ensuring compliance with regional and international legalrequirements.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Leadthe legal strategy for M&A activities providing expert adviceon acquisitions divestitures joint ventures and other corporatetransactions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensurethat the companys operations adhere to all relevant regulationsparticularly in Africa and emergingmarkets.
  • Risk Management: Mitigate legal risksthrough effective contract negotiation and drafting regulatorypermitting and proactive management of legaldisputes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strongrelationships with internal teams (operations HR finance) andexternal stakeholders (regulatory bodies local authorities) tofacilitate business objectives.
  • TeamLeadership: Lead and mentor the global legal team focusing ontalent development and capacity building to meet organizationalgoals.
  • ESG and Permitting: Collaborate onenvironmental social and governance (ESG) audits and ensure timelyacquisition of operational permits for globalprojects.
  • CrossJurisdictional Expertise:Provide legal support for multijurisdictional restructuring andcorporate governance initiatives particularly inAfrica.

Qualifications &Skills:

  • 15 years ofexperience in corporate law commercial law M&A regulatorycompliance and governance preferably in multinational companieswith a focus on Africa and emergingmarkets.
  • Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) and aMasters degree or equivalent in a relevantfield.
  • Qualified as a solicitor or attorney ina relevant jurisdiction.
  • Strong background incontract negotiation corporate governance regulatory permitting andteam leadership.
  • Proven ability to managecomplex legal landscapes advise on largescale transactions andbuild highperforming legal teams.
  • Fluent inboth French and English.
  • Significant experienceworking in Africa and emergingmarkets.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the mininginfrastructure or energy sectors is aplus.
  • Experience handling multijurisdictionallegal issues and managing crossfunctionalteams.
  • Leading legal teams through successfulM&A deals corporate restructuring and major internationalcommercial transactions.
  • Experience with ESGaudits and developing action plans based on auditfindings.
  • Building and expanding legal teams inemerging markets with a focus on skills transfer andmentorship.

Key Skills Mergers &Acquisitions Corporate Governance Regulatory Compliance CorporateLaw

Contract Negotiation & Drafting Ethics& Compliance Team leadership &Mentorship

Key Skills
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Employment Type :Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: AED 40000 -45000

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