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Job Advertisement: Legal Affairs General Counsel (Emirati Nationals prefered)Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: DG Office Reports To: Director General Job Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Affairs General Counsel to lead our client&rsquo;s Legal Affairs unit and serve as their principal legal advisor. This senior leadership role is essential to safeguarding the Group&rsquo;s legal integrity, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with UAE and international regulations. The successful candidate will directly support the Director General and executive leadership in navigating legal complexities across all organizational functions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide expert legal advice to the Director General, executive leadership, and departmental heads.</li><li>Oversee the drafting and legal review of contracts, agreements, MOUs, and institutional policies.</li><li>Ensure full regulatory compliance with UAE Federal Law, the Client&rsquo;s Executive Council policies, and applicable international laws.</li><li>Manage legal disputes and coordinate litigation in collaboration with external legal advisors.</li><li>Lead institutional legal risk assessments and support strategic initiatives through informed legal guidance.</li><li>Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments and advise relevant departments accordingly.</li><li>Promote legal awareness and compliance through internal advisories and training sessions.</li><li>Represent the Client before courts, government entities, and official bodies as required.</li><li>Manage legal document governance and secure case file archiving.</li><li>Oversee Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) operations to support robust internal controls and ethics.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable HSE standards and protocols.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLM) or equivalent; UAE legal practice license is highly preferred.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal advisory or General Counsel capacity within government, public institutions, or large corporate environments.</li><li>Languages: Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is essential ( Emirati National preferred although open to other nationalities )</li><li>Technical Expertise:</li><li>Proven experience in commercial and economic legal advisory, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contract management.</li><li>Strong understanding of economic policy and business strategy, with the ability to provide legal insights that support organizational growth.</li><li>Experience in managing legal affairs for affiliated entities, ensuring consistency and compliance across the group.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership and board members with a strategic and solution-oriented approach.</li><li>Familiarity with local and international legal frameworks, particularly in cross-border transactions and partnerships.</li><li>Tools: Proficiency in legal research systems and case management tools.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Advanced expertise in legal advisory, contract and policy review, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.</li><li>Proven leadership in performance management, stakeholder engagement, and team empowerment.</li><li>Strong decision-making, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach.</li><li>Creative legal problem-solving and a proactive mindset toward innovation and institutional improvement.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED80,000.00 - AED85,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Where did you do your legal training</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Legal: 10 years (Required)</li><li>Leadership: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Commercial and Economic Legal Advisory: 10 years (Preferred)</li><li>Economic and Business Strategy: 10 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Fluent Arabic and English (Required)</li></ul>

Legal Affairs General Counsel

Job Title: Senior Manager (Head of Department) &ndash; Power &amp; Renewables, UAE Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Power &amp; Renewables / Testing, Inspection &amp; Certification (TIC)Position OverviewA leading multinational organization is seeking a high-performing Senior Manager (HoD) to lead its Power &amp; Renewables division across UAE. This strategic leadership role is based in Abu Dhabi and offers the opportunity to drive regional business growth, manage cross-functional teams, and oversee complex, high-value projects in a dynamic and expanding sector.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Business Growth: Lead business development activities, expand the client portfolio, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction across the region.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and guide a team of 30+ professionals spanning operations, HR, and commercial functions.</li><li>Strategic Delivery: Oversee major projects, tenders, and long-term business strategies to ensure alignment with overall organizational goals.</li><li>Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships, drive pricing and commercial strategies, and lead tender review processes.</li><li>Financial Oversight: Manage and grow a multi-million USD P&amp;L, with a strong focus on profitability and performance.</li><li>Operational Excellence: Champion efficient, high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement initiatives across the business unit.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (preferably in Engineering, Finance, or Commercial disciplines).</li><li>10+ years of experience in the Power and Renewables sector, with strong knowledge of the GCC market.</li><li>5+ years in business development and strategic client management roles.</li><li>5+ years of hands-on experience managing large bids in the Power/Renewables sector.</li><li>5+ years in operational leadership, including managing large cross-functional teams and HR/commercial functions.</li><li>Demonstrated success managing and growing multi-million USD P&amp;Ls.</li><li>Prior experience in the Testing, Inspection &amp; Certification (TIC) industry or within a multinational environment is highly desirable.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.</li><li>Strong executive communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Strategic mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach.</li><li>Comfortable operating autonomously with minimal supervision.</li><li>High level of professionalism and client-facing confidence.</li></ul>What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul><li>Lead a strategic regional role within a global industry.</li><li>Shape the future of Power &amp; Renewables across UAE and Kuwait.</li><li>Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.</li><li>Career growth within a highly respected multinational environment.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED40,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>&rsquo; technical/commercial experience in power sector: 10 years (Preferred)</li><li>GCC: 10 years (Required)</li><li>managing large bids (compilation to review) in Power: 5 years (Preferred)</li><li>P&amp;L Management: 1 year (Required)</li><li>Operations : 5 years (Preferred)</li><li>Business Development: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior Manager Power and Renewables

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Legal Affairs General Counsel

Senior Manager Power and Renewables