Legal Counsel
3 weeks ago
The Role
The Legal Counsel (Real Estate sector) provides legal advice, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, and supports the company’s business activities while safeguarding its legal interests. General Responsibilities: - Align actions, decisions, and initiatives with the company’s mission, vision, and values. - Adhere to company policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols. - Respect the organizational hierarchy and collaborate effectively with team members and leadership. - Perform additional duties as required. Departmental Specialized Responsibilities: - Provide expert legal advice on contracts, litigation, compliance, and intellectual property. - Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to protect the company’s legal and financial interests. - Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel when needed. - Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies. - Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory standards. - Advise on business transactions, mergers, and acquisitions. - Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships. - Draft and update company policies to ensure legal compliance. - Oversee litigation cases and represent the company in legal proceedings. - Monitor changes in laws and regulations, advising management on necessary adjustments. - Conduct legal research and stay updated on legal developments. - Train staff on legal compliance and best practices. - Protect intellectual property through trademark and patent registration. - Assist in resolving internal disputes, including employment matters. - Review and update corporate governance documents in line with industry standards. - External Work Relationships - External Legal Counsel Clients: - Government Agencies
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) - 5+ years of legal experience Preferred: - Master’s degree in Law (LLM) - Extensive experience in contract law, compliance, and corporate governance Competencies: - In-depth knowledge of corporate, litigation, and contract law - Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills - Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate legal risks - Expertise in regulatory compliance and corporate governance - Analytical and problem-solving abilities - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Experience managing legal disputes and litigation cases - Proficiency in legal research and policy updates - Knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, and business transactions - Strong leadership skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
About the company
Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors. We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: Project Controls planning, cost, estimating, risk Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ Commercial services and Construction Claims Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts
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