Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al Tayer Group Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Al Tayer Group is looking for a
Legal Counsel
to join our dynamic Legal team in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifying Criteria:

  • Graduate degree in Law from a reputed university; UK/US qualified preferred.
  • At least 4 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
  • Excellent English drafting skills, with proven ability to document complex negotiation outcomes independently.
  • Strong private practice background with thorough training.
  • Previous experience at a top-tier international law firm, with exposure across multiple sectors.
  • Expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and/ or commercial law.
  • Strong work ethic and structured thought process.

Job Profile :

  • Lead negotiator for transactions, excluding complex transactions.
  • Overseeing quality of output.
  • Providing direction on tactics, research and contextual awareness.
  • Liaison point with business on the above.
  • Supporting the Al Tayer Group legal function by providing legal expertise and services, including:
  • Supporting the internal business units in strategy and execution of corporate objectives;
  • Reviewing, amending and approving legal structures and contracting methods.
  • Providing subject matter expertise for compliance and governance.
  • Leading contractual negotiations with external lawyers and/or counterparties and
  • Ensuring internal stakeholders are fully aware of the risks, mitigations and key legal issues in any contractual commitment for the Group.

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities

  • Show initiative in relation to the formulation of goals and their implementation.
  • Drafting oversight and control in relation to all transactions except complex transactions.
  • Share policeman responsibilities in relation to compliance with relevant laws and industry best practice.
  • Retaining contacts with key external legal experts in relation to all matters requiring specialist expert advice.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Chief Legal Officer, VP Legal and Managing Counsel ensuring legal concerns requiring senior level input are addressed as soon as possible.
  • Lead relevant contract negotiations with principals, suppliers and counsel of counter parties.
  • Investigate legal claims and complaints by or against the Group, prepare analysis to ensure that management is made aware of all aspects of the claim/allegations,
  • Assist in the formation of new businesses under the Group and ensure that these are in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee final terms and conditions for key contracts between the Group and other parties and provide to Chief Legal Officer or relevant SLCs for final approval.
  • Participate in management meetings as required and offer legal opinion on any discussed issue.
  • Advise management on legal matters pertaining to their responsibilities, potential liabilities, exposures and any matters necessary for making informed decisions within their capacities in line with relevant SoAs.
  • Comprehensively synthesise large volumes of information. Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Company governance awareness and ability to draft company governance documentation.
  • Solution orientated in a practical and compliant manner, in line with corporate governance and principles.
  • Ability to understand basic key financial documentation for businesses such as balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and matters driving costs/profits

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