Legal Counsel

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Key Relationships

 Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, HoDs

 External: Ministries, Local authorities, Government bodies

Authorities

To review/ call for Company documents pertaining to Artan’s businesses to ensure that the legal and

compliance aspects are adhered to.

Accountabilities

 Work towards executing/ implementing strategies to ensure corporate governance, legal and compliance

 Support the development and execution of plans and policies

 Prepare data points, case material etc. and front-end critical negotiations.

 Prepare and ensure that contracts are inherently risk-free.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides all support and guidance for all entities of Artan Holding on matters pertaining to legal and

compliance.

 Prepare contracts, agreements, draft emails, notes, responses etc. in compliance with legal and statutory

regulations.

 Verify and ensure the authenticity of client/ vendor documents etc. and advise internal departments &

SBUs

 Prepare internal policies and procedures and formulate the legal framework.

 Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations and

suggest the future course of action.

 Review and provide legal advice regarding company documents

 Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly but not limited

to contract management

 Prepare, review and edit contractual documents to support all business units and their business activities

 Review all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be

brought to the attention of the management team.

 Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that

information is submitted on time

 Keep updated on latest changes to legal legislation

 Ability to translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal parlance

using appropriate terminologies

 Any other tasks, duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business

Requirements

Skills

 Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic

 Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration

particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration

 Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters

 Strong planning and organization skills

 High degree of professional ethics and integrity

 Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

 Strong attention to detail

Language

– English

– Arabic

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential.

 Master’s Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantage.

Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required

 Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.

 Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Experience

 5+ years proven experience as legal counsel ideally with exposure to multiple businesses.

 Minimum 3 years experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.

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