Senior Specialist – Legal

4 weeks ago


dubai, United Arab Emirates Alghurairfoundation Full time
The Senior Specialist legal would act as an internal legal advisor and practitioner who could provide technical specialization to the Compliance team. Working closely with the other specialized pillars of the team (awards management and risk & compliance), this role would be responsible for the day-to-day legal requirements of the Foundation. This includes contract drafting, contract negotiation (from a legal perspective), legal review of items such as NDAs and internal legal advice on strategy and positioning of the Foundation in terms of our education programs.Key Responsibilities & DutiesProvide legal advice on a broad spectrum of issues, including contract negotiation, intellectual property, employment matters, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting the foundationReview, draft, and negotiate various agreements, contracts, and legal documents to protect the organization’s interests. Ensure that contractual arrangements comply with legal requirements and align with the foundation’s objectives.Assist in maintaining and enhancing corporate governance practices.Advise on compliance with corporate laws and regulations.Identify and assess legal risks in business operations and propose effective strategies for risk mitigation.Manage and oversee litigation matters, working closely with AGI & external counsel when necessary. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop legal strategies in response to legal disputesReview, draft, and negotiate various agreements. This will include the following considerations:Correct legal positioning (i.e. choice of jurisdiction, contract type, choice of applicable data protection legislation etc)The legal strategy supports the success of the project (i.e choice of contract length, termination clauses etc)Gaining appropriate input from colleagues on the compliance team (awards/ R&C) and the programs, M&E, finance, and communications teamsMaking informed decisions about when to seek external legal counsel for matters of specializationWorking closely with AGI Legal department to gain necessary review and approvals (while ensuring legal matters are fully finalized to minimize time needed by AGI Legal)Providing internal legal advice. This would include:Providing opinions to senior leadershipReviewing non-contractual positionsAdding a legal component to all policies and proceduresSupporting R&C with legal implications of risks.Working in a teamTime managementLegal knowledgeKnowledge and SkillsContract law (essential)Commercial law (essential)Data protection (preferred)Risk and Compliance (preferred)Excellent written and spoken English language (Arabic will be an advantage).Qualifications & ExperienceQualified lawyer (member of bar in home jurisdiction) with LLM in Corporate Law preferable,8-10 years of experience working as in-house legal specialist, NGO experience will be advantageousTimeline & TermsFull-time, remote (based in the time zone with maximum of 2 hours difference with UAE)
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