Legal Counsel

In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

• Offer expert legal advice and opinions to the management and relevant stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues related to the companys operations in the UAE.
  
• Interpret and analyze laws regulations and government policies that affect the companys activities and ensure compliance with local legal requirements.
  
• Review draft and negotiate various contracts agreements and legal documents related to business transactions partnerships employment licensing and other legal matters.
  
• Identify potential risks and liabilities in contracts and propose appropriate modifications to protect the companys interests.
  
• Monitor changes in UAE laws and regulations that could impact the companys operations.
  
• Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws regulations and industry standards.
  
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance levels and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Represent the company in legal proceedings negotiations and alternative dispute resolution methods (mediation arbitration) as necessary.
  
• Collaborate with external legal counsel when required ensuring effective management of litigation matters.
  
• Advise on corporate governance matters including company structure director responsibilities and board meetings.
  
• Oversee intellectual property rights protection and enforcement to safeguard the companys trademarks copyrights and patents.
  
• Identify legal risks and potential liabilities in business operations and propose strategies to minimize such risks.
  
• Conduct legal research to support decisionmaking and provide recommendations to mitigate legal exposures.
  
• Liaise with government authorities regulatory bodies and external legal advisors to ensure a cohesive and constructive working relationship.
  
• Collaborate with various departments within the organization to provide legal insights and support their initiatives.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized university; a masters degree is a plus.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer preferably with exposure to legal practices in both the UAE and either the US or UK jurisdictions.
  
• Strong knowledge of UAE legal system commercial laws and regulations.
  
• Familiarity with US or UK legal systems and experience working with relevant laws and regulations.
  
• Excellent analytical research and problemsolving skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting negotiation and legal analysis.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

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