General Counsel

3 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Caliberly Full time
Job Details

Caliberly is a dynamic organization seeking a talented General Counsel to lead our legal team and provide strategic legal counsel to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, commercial law, M&A, regulatory compliance, and governance.

About the Position:

  • We require a lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law, commercial law, M&A, regulatory compliance, and governance.
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex legal landscapes, advising on large-scale transactions, and building high-performing legal teams.
  • They will be responsible for ensuring that the company's operations comply with all relevant regulations, particularly in Africa and emerging markets.
  • The role demands expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, corporate law, contract negotiation & drafting, ethics & compliance, and team leadership & mentorship.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management on all aspects of corporate law, M&A, regulatory compliance, governance, and commercial agreements.
  2. Develop and implement effective compliance programs to mitigate risks.
  3. Lead the legal strategy for M&A activities, providing expert advice on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
  4. Ensure that the company's operations adhere to all relevant regulations, particularly in Africa and emerging markets.
  5. Mitigate legal risks through effective contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory permitting, and proactive management of legal disputes.
  6. Foster strong relationships with internal teams (operations, HR, finance) and external stakeholders (regulatory bodies, local authorities) to facilitate business objectives.
  7. Lead and mentor the global legal team, focusing on talent development and capacity building to meet organizational goals.
  8. Collaborate on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) audits and ensure timely acquisition of operational permits for global projects.
  9. Provide legal support for multijurisdictional restructuring and corporate governance initiatives, particularly in Africa.


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