Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel ensures that the company adheres to all legal requirements, providing expert legal advice, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. This role plays a critical part in protecting the organization from legal exposure and maintaining regulatory integrity across operations, particularly in the MENA region.

Responsibilities Corporate Legal Affairs

• Provide legal advice to employees, management, and the board on a wide range of legal issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Ensure all company transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on necessary policy adjustments.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare regular legal reports and updates for management.
• Develop and enforce internal governance policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and liabilities.
• Apply proactive legal risk management strategies.
• Advise management on potential legal issues before they arise.

Litigation Management

• Manage and coordinate legal proceedings, including litigation and dispute resolution across the MENA region.
• Evaluate potential legal actions and recommend litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
• Engage and assess external legal counsel.
• Oversee the legal budget and manage litigation-related costs.
• Collaborate with legal retainers to align litigation strategies with company goals.
• Assess litigation risks including financial and reputational implications.
• Maintain detailed records and timelines of all legal cases.
• Keep stakeholders informed of legal crises, including customer arrests.
• Ensure legal support is available across all countries of operation to minimize market disruption and maintain customer satisfaction.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage intellectual property (IP) registration and protection, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
• Oversee product registration in the UAE and other MENA countries.
• Obtain required business licenses and activity approvals across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law with minimum of 5 years of work and litigation experience.
• Licensed lawyer or legal practitioner with credentials recognized in a MENA country.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, procedures, and local legal systems in the Middle East.
• High professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English, including legal translation.
• Ability to assess legal situations with sound judgment.
• Professional demeanor with strong representation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for business needs.
• Experience in managing legal teams and external counsel.
• Familiarity with international law and regulations.
• Available immediately.