Legal Advisor

Role & Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with UAE federal laws, DIFC laws and regulations, local municipal requirements, and building regulations and timely renewal of all licenses and certificates.
• Provide advice on health and safety regulations, labour laws, and environmental compliance as applicable to façade works.
• Liaising with the current PRO in the company for any legal or compliance matters.

Dispute Resolution

• Issue legal notices to defaulting parties.
• Manage claims, arbitration, litigation, and other legal proceedings involving the company with external law firms.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary and manage legal costs efficiently.

Risk Management

• Identify legal risks associated with new projects, contracts, and partnerships.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and provide guidance to project teams.

Advisory Role

• Advise senior management and project teams on legal aspects of ongoing and upcoming façade projects.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting the construction and façade sectors in the UAE and the wider GCC region.

Contracts Review

• Review all incoming contracts from the legal aspect and highlight any potential risks to the Senior Management.

Corporate Governance:

• Assist with company secretarial duties, legal documentation for shareholders/board, and corporate structuring as needed.