Senior Legal Expert

5 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Etihad Payments Full time

Al Etihad Payments fosters a collaborative work environment that empowers employees to excel in their roles, while promoting productivity and well-being. We strive to provide a workplace that is conducive to growth, innovation, and exceptional professional experience.

About Us

As the UAE's designated retail payments entity, we develop and operate world-class infrastructure, standards, and solutions for the UAE Economy. Al Etihad Payments is a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, strongly supported by the UAE Government.

We are committed to working with licensed financial institutions and other payment service providers to foster innovation and deliver excellent financial services to all in the UAE, efficiently and without friction.

Our Vision

We support the government's objectives of a cashless society, national digitization, and the Central Bank of the UAE objective of being a top ten central bank globally.

Our Culture

We are a diverse and passionate group of individuals that works as one team. We support one another, make impactful contributions to the organization, and develop meaningful connections across the payment's ecosystem

The Role

As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for drafting contact templates, reviewing contracts of other departments, supporting legal cases filed by the AEP or against it. You will analyze legal risks for the AEP and develop a mitigation plan.

Your Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate and advise on the preparation of contracts and other legal agreements
  • Support continuous improvement of standard agreements, contact management and legal processes
  • Prepare, manage, and control legal cases filed by, and against, the AEP, draft litigation memos and legal notices in both Arabic and English
  • Provide legal opinions regarding all existing and potential liabilities related to the AEP
  • Manage relationships with external local and international law firms
  • Prepare all required documents and application forms
  • Develop legal policies, plans, and procedures
  • Deliver training for departments to increase awareness and skills in relation to contract management and legal risk

You Will Thrive If

  • You have 10 years of work experience in a related area
  • You hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Law
  • You have experience in managing a legal department is a must
  • Prior experience in the technology industry is a plus

We Offer

  • A modern work environment with high flexibility
  • A dynamic and motivated team of colleagues working towards achieving UAE National Objectives
  • A competitive compensation package, including annual bonus and additional benefits like child educational allowance and annual flight tickets (where eligible)

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