Legal Counsel

1 month ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Natixis Full time

We are looking to speak with talented mid-level lawyers with excellent corporate and commercial experience within financial services.

**Key Responsibilities**:
As a Legal Counsel specializing in corporate and commercial matters, you will play a crucial role in advising the company on various legal aspects of its business operations. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Legal Consultation**: Providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance on corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and other related issues.
- **Contract Drafting and Review**: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including commercial contracts, joint ventures, partnerships, and licensing agreements.
- **Risk Management**: Identifying legal risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- **Legal Research**: Staying up-to-date with local and international legal developments, and conducting research to provide accurate and relevant legal information to internal stakeholders.
- **Corporate Governance**: Overseeing corporate governance matters, including board meetings, resolutions, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- **Dispute Resolution**: Managing or supporting dispute resolution processes, which may include litigation, arbitration, or negotiation, as needed.
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensuring the company's activities and operations are in compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- **Team Collaboration**: Collaborating with other members of the legal team and cross-functional departments to achieve common business objectives.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 5 years of experience gained either in private practice or in-house with a strong focus on corporate and commercial law
- Experience in M&A transactions within a financial services setting
- Excellent negotiation, contract drafting, and legal research skills
- Sound judgment and the ability to provide practical legal advice
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while being a strong team player

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion if you are interested and meet the above criteria.


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