Legal Manager

About the Company

The Arab Investment Company (TAIC) is a Pan-Arab joint-stock company established in July 1974 and owned by governments of 16 Arab states with an authorized capital of US$ 1,200 Million and a paid-up capital of US$ 917 million.

About the Role

To provide legal guidance and advice across TAIC and assist the Company in understanding the legal implications of its actions and decisions .

Legal Manager reports to the Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation a comprehensive legal framework to ensure TAIC operates in compliance with applicable legislation and minimise litigations and disputes
• Review contracts, agreements and any other legal documents to ensure they are compliant with applicable legislations and regulatory frameworks
• Review policies and procedures developed by other departments to ensure legal compliance and carry out periodic reviews of the same as required
• Conduct legal research and assist with the investment proposals in order to provide legal advice on managing legal interests, risks and obligations of respective investments
• Assist in mediation / arbitrations for settling disputes with investors and 3rd parties in line with contractual terms and applicable law
• Ensure all legal documentation is maintained in an organised and confidential manner
• Conduct legal due diligence process for all investment opportunities, partnerships, joint ventures, loans and transactions and provide legal advice and guidance as needed
• Manage ongoing litigations either directly or through external law firms/ advisors
• Record and track court decisions/notices to ensure suitable responses can be formulated within the given timeframes
• Manage the resolution of corporate and major litigation cases and internal conflicts and communicate decisions to all relevant parties in a timely manner, ensuring the follow up, as required
• Provide interpretation and advice on standing orders, protocols and legal statutes affecting the company requested from regulators
• Ensure TAIC complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Participate in the selection and manage the relation with external counsels / Law firms and assess their performance
• Liaise with Governance, Risk & Compliance to monitor and communicate governmental laws and regulations affecting the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Professional certification, i.e. American Bar, preferred

Required Technical Skills

• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Contracts management
• Corporate finance and investment knowledge
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Legal risk management
• Vendor management

Required Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Stakeholder Focus
• Accountability