Associate Director, Legal Counsel

Associate Director, Legal Counsel, Gulf Region

Key Responsibilities

• Read, analyze, assess, and communicate guidance related to framework and main service agreements, service orders and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
• Review, negotiate as needed, and ultimately approve Contracts, Purchase Orders and Modifications.
• Answer inquiries from and propose problem resolution for Accounts Receivables issues or similar.
• Interface/dialog with clients (at sales request) to discuss potential solutions and/or further explain positions.
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to refine and improve processes as needed.
• When requested, provide support to other Legal & Compliance teams in support of regional legal matters (example: Corporate Secretary work, privacy and compliance tasks, etc.).
• Develop and hold training sessions for other internal teams as needed.

Who You Are

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence.
• Able to support sales teams in a positive manner that ensures ethically and legally compliant contracting and business practices while supporting commercial results.
• Comfortable navigating differing and potentially conflicting demands from multiple constituencies to reach viable solutions.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who can operate effectively in highly collaborative environments.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback.

Role Qualifications

• Qualified attorney.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic.
• Valid passport and no travel restrictions.
• At least 8 years of related experience in supporting sales teams with commercial and transactional legal work and negotiations in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, inclusive of stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in highly collaborative team environments and find win-win solutions.
• Ability to identify and support process improvement opportunities for team and stakeholders.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office Suite and Salesforces strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential.
• Exceptional compensation and benefits.
• Hybrid work environment, balanced between time in office and working from home.
• Integrity, objectivity, collaboration, results and a no-limits mindset are central to our values.
• Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company.
• Encouragement to be innovative and drive year over year improvement.
• Performance-driven advancement and rewards.

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