Senior Legal Advisor

7 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates iConnect Full time

About the Role

iConnect, a leading international recruitment consultancy, is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to join our team in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in law practice after admittance as a lawyer in the GCC region and strong expertise in legal aspects of retail activities.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Provide expert advice on legal issues and review documents referred by senior management.
  2. Develop policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable laws.
  3. Perform other similar duties such as interpreting laws, keeping abreast of legislation and following up legal suits and arbitration.
  4. Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements.
  5. Develop standard agreements and review all agreements to ensure company protection.
  6. Study laws, statutes and regulations to determine ramifications for legal issues.
  7. Prepare and draft legal documents like memoranda, letters, deeds and contracts.
  8. Conduct computerized and non-computerized legal research.
  9. Prepare draft and final versions of written work product.
  10. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the company.
  11. Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  12. Attend meetings on behalf of senior management.
  13. Carry out any other duty assigned by senior management.

Requirements

  • Fully bilingual (Arabic-English)
  • Detail-oriented, analytical and creative using extensive research and logic.
  • Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills and comfortable presenting in front of small and large groups.
  • Knowledge concerning legal issues involving governmental entities.
  • Ability to learn and gain expertise in new areas of legal specialization according to the situation.
  • Ability to conduct accurate, highest-quality legal research, both computerized and non-computerized.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Understanding of legal ethics.
  • Ability to perform word processing on a PC with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team member.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Work load management.
  • Excellent knowledge and proficiency in Arabic and English languages.


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