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analyst corporate governance

ADNOC Group

<div>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Support the CG Team in the development and implementation of the Corporate Governance program, strategy, policies, procedures, and related improvement projects to ensure that the overall business is fully compliant with internal and external requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Governance program
 
 
 
 
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 Support the corporate governance team in his/her role as General Counsel&rsquo;s support for the activities related to Bod Secretary and relevant Board Committees.
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 Support in gathering and review of data related to activities and programs required for Management
 
 
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 Committee and Sub-Committees&rsquo; establishment, merging and abolishment, including Charters.
 
 
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 Support in formatting and updating of Department documentation, oversee the review and update of Company DOA Corporate policies in line with instructions and procedures.
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 Support in update and maintain the Document Governance Framework including Templates.
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 Coordinate, collect and organize data, presentation formats for management meetings, as required and relating to corporate governance matters, as required.
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 Support GCDM in maintenance of Corporate Structure Register and the subsidiaries licensing process.
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 Collaborate with Legal Team in issuing, revoking and maintaining the PoA for Company Management and other relevant personnel
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 Facilitate corporate reporting and oversee record management to ensure availability of documents
 
 
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 and data to authorized personnel Liaise with different parties to ensure corporate governance practices are in accordance with relevant governmental bodies and have aligned with international
 
 
 best practice (including that of ADNOC Group). Maintain a central repository for corporate governance policies and procedures, and ensure they are duly updated to reflect current requirements and to capture any changes accordingly.
 
 
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 Responsible for assessing effectiveness of corporate governance practices and furnish inputs for
 
 
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 quarterly reports to management on status of corporate governance framework, key gaps, and
 
 
 enhancement recommendations.
 
 
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 Advise and assist ADD personnel on effective delegation of authority across all levels of
 
 
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 organization.
 
 
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 Assist CGDM and C-suite on matters relating to formation of management committees and defining their roles and responsibilities along with its composition.
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 Periodic assessment of triggers that imply the need for updating the delegation of authority, policies, and procedures, coordinating updates to the delegation of authority and assisting in presenting for alignment and approval.
 
 
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 Paralegal activities
 
 
 
 
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 Follow-up on documents with legal/corporate governance issues and execute paralegal activities to ensure a timely response to inquiries and regular follow ups on such matters/cases for proper recording and closure.
 
 
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 Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge &amp; Skills
 
 
 
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 Bachelor Degree in Law degree preferred
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 6 years of relevant experience
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 Excellent computer skills
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 High level of English writing, reading and speaking skills
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 Eye for detail
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</div>

Analyst, Corporate Governance

<div><div>About Emirates Global Aluminium
</div><div>Emirates Global Aluminium is the world&rsquo;s biggest &lsquo;premium aluminium&rsquo; producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry. EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.</div>
<div>
JOB PURPOSE: 
Provide enterprise-wide leadership for the Corporate &amp; Global Solutions portfolio, setting the strategic direction, governance model, and value realization framework for digital products, platforms, and transformation initiatives across EGA. 
Own the portfolio strategy and operating model, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, scalable architecture, secure-by-design practices, disciplined delivery, and measurable business outcomes. 
Build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team (Product, Architecture, Portfolio/PSL, Product Analytics) that delivers differentiated customer and employee experiences while driving efficiency, compliance, and sustainable innovation.</div>
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 
Portfolio Strategy &amp; Value Realization 
Develop and maintain the enterprise level Corporate &amp; Global Solutions strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned to EGA&rsquo;s business priorities, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation goals. 
Establish portfolio governance (prioritization, investment gating, benefits tracking) to maximize ROI and ensure continuous value creation. 
Set and track portfolio-level KPIs/OKRs (adoption, NPS, cost-to-serve, cycle time, quality, risk posture, value realized) with transparent executive reporting. 
Product Leadership &amp; Lifecycle Oversight 
Plan end-to-end product lifecycle management across multiple products/platforms&mdash;discovery, design, build, run&mdash;driving scale, reuse, and interoperability. 
Ensure product strategies and backlogs are aligned to business outcomes; remove roadblocks; arbitrate cross-product trade-offs and dependencies. 
Oversee release governance (go/no-go), adoption strategies, customer-centric design practices, and iteration based on data-driven insights. 
Enterprise Architecture &amp; Technology Alignment 
Own functional architecture direction for Corporate &amp; Global Solutions in partnership with IT&mdash;standards, patterns, integration strategy, data models, and security controls. 
Ensure platforms are resilient, scalable, and maintainable, with modern engineering practices (CI/CD, test automation, observability) and compliant cloud usage. 
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Govern adherence to cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks. 
Delivery Excellence &amp; Agile Operating Model 
Elevate agile portfolio practices across squads/teams (product owners, architects, analysts)&mdash;cadence, planning horizons, quality gates, dependency &amp; risk management. 
Institutionalize change management, stakeholder communication, and business readiness for all major initiatives. 
Drive disciplined execution&mdash;on scope, schedule, and budget&mdash;using proportionate governance and proven delivery frameworks. 
Stakeholder Management &amp; Business Partnership 
Build trusted partnerships with business leaders globally/regionally; translate strategy into executable roadmaps; secure investment and sponsorship. 
Facilitate executive prioritization and portfolio reviews; align initiatives across functions (HR, Finance, Procurement, HSE, etc.). 
Champion customer and employee experience, embedding voice-of-customer and product analytics into decision-making. 
People Leadership &amp; Organization Development 
Lead, develop, and scale a diverse team (Head of Product, Principal Functional Architect, PSL Manager, Senior Product Analyst, Product Managers/Owners). 
Define role clarity, performance expectations, and career pathways; foster a culture of safety, integrity, experimentation, and continuous improvement aligned with EGA values. 
Attract and retain digital talent; coach leaders to drive outcomes, collaboration, and cross-functional leverage. 
Vendor, Budget &amp; Risk Stewardship 
Own portfolio budgets, vendor strategy, and commercial negotiations; ensure delivery to time/quality/cost. 
Proactively identify and mitigate portfolio risks/issues; manage escalations; ensure audit readiness and documentation hygiene. 
4. AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING: 
Strategic &amp; Investment Decisions: Own portfolio prioritization, investment gating, and resource allocation across Corporate &amp; Global Solutions; recommend capital/OPEX plans. 
Product &amp; Platform Governance: Approve product strategies, release plans, go/no-go decisions, and cross-product trade-offs; set quality and security thresholds. 
Standards &amp; Policy: Approve functional architecture standards, integration patterns, and platform guardrails in alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity. 
Commercial &amp; Vendor: Sign-off on vendor selection, contracts/SOWs, and performance management within delegated authority. 
People &amp; Organization: Make hiring, performance, succession, and organizational design decisions for the Corporate &amp; Global Solutions team. 
Risk &amp; Compliance: Accept/mitigate portfolio risks; ensure adherence to governance, audit, and regulatory requirements; escalate material risks per policy. (Financial authorities as per company board matrix and delegated authority.)</div>
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QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS: 
Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; Master&rsquo;s Degree preferred (e.g., MBA, Technology Management). 
Minimum Experience: 
10 - 12 years in digital transformation/product leadership, including multi-product portfolio ownership, enterprise architecture alignment, and agile delivery at scale. 
Demonstrated leadership in complex, regulated, multi-cultural environments; metals/mining/industrial sector experience advantageous 
Certifications (Preferred) 
PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile (Scrum, Kanban) / SAFe Lean Portfolio Management; ITIL; Cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure); Cybersecurity awareness (e.g., ISO 27001). 
Job-Specific Skills 
Product &amp; Portfolio Leadership: Product strategy, lifecycle management, benefits realization, multi-product dependency orchestration. 
Enterprise Architecture &amp; Platforms: Functional architecture, data/integration patterns, cloud-native engineering, CI/CD, observability. 
Agile &amp; Change: Scaled agile practices, backlog and release governance, change management, stakeholder engagement. 
Data &amp; Insights: Product analytics, KPI/OKR design, financial modeling, market/competitive intelligence; familiarity with Azure, Power BI, Synapse, SQL Server; Python/R exposure beneficial. 
Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance: Governance, audit, risk and controls alignment; secure-by-design principles. 
Leadership &amp; Communication: Executive influencing, conflict resolution, facilitation, cross-cultural relationship building 
Strong understanding of UAE/EGA culture and operating environment; external scanning to anticipate market/technology impacts.</div></div>

Director -Corporate & Global Solutions

Emirates Investment Authority

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Purpose</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for designing and executing a forward-looking, digitally and AI enabled talent acquisition strategy that ensures the organization attracts world-class investment and corporate talent. The role leads end-to-end hiring across the organisation. This includes driving a strong Emiratization agenda and ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term workforce strategy.</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
This position plays a critical role in transforming the recruitment function through AI-driven sourcing tools, automation, workforce analytics, and HR chatbots, ensuring an optimized, data-rich, and candidate-centric recruitment experience suitable for a sovereign wealth fund operating in global financial markets.</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Strategic Responsibilities</h3><ul><li> 
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition Strategy that supports long-term capability needs with a clear strategy on sourcing qualified talent from the industry</li><li>Lead the digital transformation of recruitment, integrating AI-enabled screening, predictive analytics, automated workflows, and talent intelligence to enhance quality of hire and reduce cycle times.</li><li>Drive a proactive Emiratization hiring strategy, providing opportunities for UAE National talent.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership, business heads, and the HR team to forecast workforce needs and translate them into structured hiring plans.</li><li>Drive the Employer Branding Strategy, positioning EIA as an employer of choice locally and globally by leveraging institutional brand equity, digital content, talent communities, and industry partnerships.</li><li>Establish governance for all talent acquisition processes, ensuring alignment with internal policies, Board governance, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>(In conjunction with relevant corporate functions) define and maintain a governance framework for AI in Talent Acquisition, covering data usage, vendor selection, performance monitoring, and improving / phasing-out tools that no longer meet quality or risk standards.</li><li>Ensure hiring complies with data privacy regulations, and EIA policies, including transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, and candidate due-process standards.</li><li>Build Human In the Loop processes to ensure recruitment related roles remain augmented (not displaced) by AI augmented as well ongoing human skill development in talent acquisition</li><li>Lead manpower planning and workforce demand forecasting in collaboration with business leaders and Finance, ensuring alignment with investment strategy and approved headcount plans.</li><li>Support organization design and role structuring, including job design, span of control, and headcount optimization.</li><li>Manage and monitor the Talent Acquisition budget, ensuring cost-effective hiring, vendor spend discipline, and alignment with approved workforce plans.</li></ul> 
Core Responsibilities<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
 1. End-to-End Recruitment Management
</h3><ul><li>Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle: job design, sourcing, assessments, interview management, offers, onboarding, and post-hire integration.</li><li>Ensure AI-augmented candidate screening and shortlisting using ATS algorithms, skill-based matching, and chatbot-enabled candidate engagement.</li><li>Maintain strong hiring processes for senior, specialist, and investment roles including due diligence, reference checks, and assessment centre management.</li><li>Embed competency-based and behaviour-based selection methodologies aligned with organizational values and investment-industry expectations.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
2. Talent Intelligence, Analytics &amp; Reporting</h3><ul><li>Build and maintain advanced Talent Acquisition dashboards covering hiring trends, pipeline analytics, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and workforce forecasting.</li><li>Apply predictive analytics to analyse attrition risks, talent gaps, and long-term hiring needs.</li><li>Provide market insights on compensation, investment sector mobility, and talent availability.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
3. Emiratization &amp; National Talent Development</h3><ul><li>Lead targeted strategies to identify, attract, assess, and onboard UAE Nationals across all business units.</li><li>Establish partnerships with universities, scholarship programs, and government entities to build strong national pipelines.</li><li>Align hiring practices with Emiratization KPIs, national reporting requirements, and relevant governance structures.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
4. Employer Branding &amp; Talent Pipelines</h3><ul><li>Build global and local talent communities for ongoing talent needs such as UAE National investment professionals.</li><li>Promote internships, analyst programs, early careers initiatives, and UAE National rotational programs.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
5. Vendor &amp; Technology Management</h3><ul><li>Oversee partnerships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms, assessment vendors, and technology providers.</li><li>Evaluate and implement AI, automation, and recruitment-tech platforms (ATS, CRM, assessment tools) to enhance efficiency and decision quality.</li><li>Ensure vendor performance meets agreed-upon SLAs and governance requirements.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
 6. Manpower Planning, Budgeting &amp; Organization Design</h3><ul><li>Execute annual and multi-year manpower planning cycles and translate approved plans into hiring roadmaps.</li><li>Partner with Finance to manage recruitment-related budgets, track spend, and optimize cost efficiency.</li><li>Support organizational structure changes, role creation, and headcount approvals in line with governance requirements.</li><li>Provide data-driven insights on workforce capacity, hiring prioritization, and organizational effectiveness.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
6. Governance, Compliance &amp; Quality Assurance</h3><ul><li>Work with relevant internal functions such as Risk Management, Legal, IT and HR Enablement to ensure all recruitment practices comply with Emiratization requirements, audit guidelines, and internal HR policies.</li><li>Maintain detailed documentation for audits, risk reviews, and process transparency.</li><li>Reduce hiring-related risks through strong controls, structured assessments, and data accuracy.</li><li>Ensure best practice management of AI tools including transparency, bias management, and accountability.</li><li>Monitor and validate AI and algorithmic models used in Talent Acquisition, including performance, accuracy, and fairness metrics; manage recalibration, retraining, or retirement where needed.</li><li>Maintain documentation of AI models and tools used in recruitment, including purpose, data sources, key assumptions, known limitations, and controls.</li><li>Undertake regular audits or AI-enabled processes to monitor for bias, accuracy, privacy and acceptable use</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
People &amp; Leadership Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to ensure capability growth, AI literacy, and operational excellence.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and accountability.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders on workforce planning, hiring decisions, and market insights.</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships with HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, Audit, and Investment teams.
</li></ul>Requirements<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Education &amp; Qualifications</h3><ul><li> 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certifications (CIPD, SHRM, ATD) preferred.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Experience Requirements</h3><ul><li> 
8-12 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.</li><li>Solid experience of recruitment for indirect and direct investment professionals in a regulated environment as well as corporate functions for financial services organisations.
</li><li>Experience predominantly gained in-house ideally in a Sovereign Wealth Fund, investment / asset management company, investment bank.
</li><li>UAE inhouse experience</li><li>Experience using AI, automation, and data analytics in recruitment.</li><li>Strong track record managing Emiratization programs.</li></ul></div>

Talent Acquisition Manager (UAEN)

Khidmah

<div>
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational legal support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risk, and safeguarding the organisation&rsquo;s commercial and reputational interests. The role supports senior management by delivering timely, practical legal advice, overseeing contracts and disputes, and strengthening corporate governance across all business activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Qualification
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Law (LLB or equivalent)
 
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 Qualified lawyer / admitted to practice in a recognised jurisdiction
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 (e.g. UK Solicitor/Barrister, common law or civil law equivalent)
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
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 A minimum of 5 years - PQE
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 Construction/Real Estate /Energy - Preferred
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 PPP experience/capability
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 Arabic/English - Fluent
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 Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance across civil and common law.
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 Demonstrated experience managing legal risk, contracts, and disputes
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills
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 Roles , Responsibilities, Duties
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
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 Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
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 Interpret legislation and assess its impact on business operations
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 Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
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 Contract Management
 
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, and legal documents
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 Manage contract risk, ensuring terms protect the organisation&rsquo;s interests
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 Support procurement and commercial teams on contractual matters
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 Maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions
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 Risk Management &amp; Dispute Resolution
 
 
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 Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
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 Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with external counsel
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 Oversee settlements, waivers, and resolution strategies
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 Handle employment, commercial, and regulatory disputes
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 Corporate Governance
 
 
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 Support board and executive-level governance requirements
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 Manage corporate records, resolutions, and statutory filings
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 Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and internal policies
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 Advise on directors&rsquo; duties and corporate ethics
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 External Counsel &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Appoint, manage, and control external legal advisors and law firms
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 Monitor legal costs and budgets
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 Liaise with regulators, authorities, and third parties as required
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 Policy Development &amp; Training
 
 
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 Draft internal policies (e.g., code of conduct, compliance manuals)
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 Deliver legal awareness training to non-legal staff
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 Promote a culture of legal compliance and risk awareness
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 Team &amp; Function Management
 
 
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 Lead and supervise in-house legal staff (if applicable)
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 Set objectives, manage workloads, and support professional development
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 Report legal risks, issues, and performance metrics to management
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</div>

Legal Manager

MENA Recruit

The Role
 We are currently recruiting for a government entity in Abu Dhabi for an experienced Corporate Governance / Company Secretarial Professional on a contract basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This position supports corporate governance, statutory compliance, and entity management, ensuring accurate records and timely Board and Committee documentation in line with UAE regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities 1. Prepare Board and Committee agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance reports. 2. Maintain accurate, compliant governance documentation and statutory registers. 3. Coordinate meeting logistics, schedules, and stakeholder communications. 4. Support UAE regulatory filings, license renewals, and statutory submissions. 5. Manage entity incorporation, amendments, and renewals across jurisdictions. 6. Maintain organised and compliant entity records and governance files. 7. Assist with governance policies, charters, and framework updates. 8. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and provide governance guidance. 9. Monitor regulatory developments and support governance and compliance reporting
 
Requirements
 1. Bachelor’s degree in Governance, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 2. Professional certification (ICSA / CGI) strongly preferred. 3. Fluent Arabic (spoken and written) is mandatory. 4. Minimum 8+ years’ experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, or compliance roles. 5. Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, including ADGM and DIFC. 6. Excellent drafting, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. 7. Must have prior UAE experience and be based in Abu Dhabi. 8. Freelance visa required, unless holding a valid spousal visa. #MENARecruitStrength #Governance #CompanySecretary #CorporateGovernance #EntityManagement #BoardSupport #StatutoryCompliance #UAEJobs #AbuDhabiJobs #ArabicSpeakingRoles #ADGM #DIFC #GovernanceCareers #LegalOperations
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Company Secretary

ALFAHIM

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 Provide day-to-day corporate and commercial legal support to the Group, including routine contract review/drafting, corporate housekeeping, and transactional support. The role supports the Head of Legal (Corporate &amp; Commercial) and works under supervision on complex matters, with a focus on automotive (including commercial agencies/distribution), real estate transactions and operations, and general corporate support across Group entities. Further, to assist the Group Legal Department in providing expert legal advice to management in setting internal governance policies. Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal areas to guide the Senior Management and stakeholders to navigate the Group safely around areas of legal risk in its business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
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 Advisory:
 
 Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to the respective business units on corporate and commercial matters, including contract interpretation, risk identification, and recommended mitigations. Participate in internal or external meetings to support negotiations and deal execution. Escalate high risk and non-standard issues to the Head of Legal in a timely manner. Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation in the UAE and particularly in each Emirate that the Group conducts business in. Conduct legal research in relation to current and potential cases the Group may have against third parties. Conduct legal due diligence, as and when required, in relation to M&amp;A transactions for the Group. Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. Attend meetings with respective business units in relation to required advice.
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 Contracts and Agreements:
 
 Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements, including (as applicable): NDAs, LOIs/MOUs, JVs, supplier/customer contracts, service/consultancy agreements, procurement-related contracts, banking-related agreements, employee/HR related contracts and commercial addenda. Support the maintenance and improvement of standard templates of the entire Group, such as the standard agreements, legal notices, Articles of Association, Memorandums of Association among other templates required by the Group. Draft memos and internal guidelines as and when needed by the Group.
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 Automotive / Commercial Agencies:
 
 Support the automotive businesses in reviewing and negotiating commercial agency/distribution-related documents and operational agreements (e.g., dealer/distributor arrangements, aftersales/service frameworks, fleet/tender contracts, marketing collaborations). Identify risks related to exclusivity, territory, term/termination, indemnities, compliance and regulatory requirements, escalating complex agency-law points as required.
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 Real Estate Support:
 
 Support real estate transactions and operations across the Group, including review and drafting of SPAs, long-term leases/Musataha, brokerage documentation, property management and facilities management agreements, and tenant-related documentation. Assist with due diligence support, conditions precedent tracking and closing deliverables under supervision.
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 Corporate Housekeeping &amp; Governance Support:
 
 Support corporate housekeeping for Group entities, including preparation/review of board/shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, KYC/account opening documentation, signatory updates, and corporate records management. Assist the Head of Legal with governance support (including delegation of authority workstreams) by preparing drafts, summaries and action trackers..
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 Support:
 
 Liaise with the Litigation Team (Legal Operations) on disputes, claims and pre-litigation matters arising from or relating to the Group&rsquo;s corporate and commercial activities (including automotive and real estate). Provide support by preparing factual summaries, collating contracts/correspondence and relevant documentation, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely input from internal stakeholders. Escalate material risk issues to the Head of Legal (Corporate &amp; Commercial) as appropriate.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualification:
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 5 - 7 years of minimum experience in commercial and corporate law practices.
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 Exposure to UAE real estate and/or automotive/commercial agencies is preferred.
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 Prior in-house experience and/or experience in family business or diversified group is desirable.
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 Excellent command of written &amp; spoken English. Arabic language proficiency is preferred and desirable.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

sanad

<div>About the Role 
The Senior Manager - Legal will report directly to the Head of Legal (or Senior Legal Counsel) and serve as an experienced in-house legal expert providing high-level legal support across key business areas. This role is crucial in delivering practical, commercial, and risk-balanced legal advice aligned with Sanad's strategic priorities. A significant focus will be supporting the GTF project through its implementation phase, collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution, governance, and compliance. Additionally, the role encompasses supporting Sanad's core functions, including drafting and developing legal documentation related to engine leasing and engine component trading, contract review, leading negotiations with suppliers and customers, mitigating business risks, and mentoring junior legal team members. We seek a highly motivated legal professional with a proven record in commercial contracting, corporate governance experience, and a strong understanding of the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, autonomy, strategic thinking, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Your Responsibilities 
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Contracts and Governance (70%): Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial contracts, including overhaul/MRO services, lending and financing agreements, project documents, partnership and joint venture agreements, sale and purchase agreements, leasing, service, supply agreements, NDAs, and MOUs. Identify and mitigate key business risks, coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand contract requirements, resolve contract disputes independently or escalate as needed, and maintain clear communication to prevent misunderstandings.</li><li>
General Legal Advisory (20%): Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal teams by providing guidance on legal risks and strategies related to trading and leasing activities. Collaborate closely with management to align legal advice with business goals, contributing to growth while managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Support governance practices consistent with the company's Delegation of Authority.</li><li>
Other Duties (10%): Assist in ethics and compliance matters to uphold regulatory and corporate governance standards. Provide support with corporate governance and company secretarial tasks as required.</li></ul>
Who we are looking for 
We are looking for a Senior Manager - Legal with 8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in commercial legal practice, particularly strong in contract drafting and negotiation. Experience in the aviation sector&mdash;especially in aviation asset management, engine leasing, and MRO operations&mdash;is essential. Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating aviation-specific agreements such as engine sale and purchase, leasing, and overhaul contracts is required. Candidates should have experience providing direct legal support to leasing and finance functions within asset management environments. Familiarity with the UAE or regional legal framework and regulatory considerations applicable to aviation and MRO is desirable.
Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university, with qualification to practice law in a reputable jurisdiction (preferably US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, or Canada).
The ideal candidate will possess advanced capabilities in contract management, deep knowledge of aviation and asset management, strong risk, compliance, and governance skills, and excellent commercial judgment. Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills are essential, alongside the ability to develop standardized legal documentation. Leadership qualities to mentor and guide junior legal staff are highly valued. We seek a strategic, autonomous professional who communicates complex legal matters clearly, makes sound commercial decisions, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</div>

Senior Manager Legal

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