Corporate Governance Specialist

3 days ago


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

At Caliberly, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Governance Specialist to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead our corporate governance initiatives and provide strategic legal counsel to senior management.

About the Role:

  • We are looking for a lawyer with at least 15 years of experience in corporate law, commercial law, M&A, regulatory compliance, and governance.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract negotiation, corporate governance, regulatory permitting, and team leadership.
  • They will be responsible for developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks across operations globally, ensuring compliance with regional and international legal requirements.
  • The role requires expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, corporate law, contract negotiation & drafting, ethics & compliance, and team leadership & mentorship.

Key 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 corporate governance frameworks across operations globally.
  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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