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Koshan Development & Investment

WE ARE HIRING!!!Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UAE law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle diverse legal matters effectively.Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Law degree from a recognized university.</li><li>License: Valid license to practice law in the UAE.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of experience working as a lawyer in the UAE.</li><li>Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).</li><li>Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of the UAE legal system and regulations.</li></ul>Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on various matters related to UAE law.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts.</li><li>Represent clients in court proceedings and arbitrations.</li><li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in UAE legislation.</li><li>Collaborate with other lawyers and legal professionals on complex cases.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations in all legal matters.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Experience in corporate law, commercial litigation, or other relevant practice areas.</li><li>Familiarity with UAE court procedures and legal processes.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Professional development opportunities.</li><li>Dynamic work environment in the heart of Abu Dhabi.</li></ul>If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for law, please submit your application, including your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and skills at marketing@koshan.ae.Job Type: Full-timeAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic &amp; English (Preferred)</li></ul>

Associate Lawyer

A&M INTERNATIONAL

Job Title: Senior Lawyer &ndash; Construction Contracting SectorWe are A&amp;M International We are seeking to hire a professional Lawyer to join our legal team, provided that the following requirements are met:Job Requirements:<ul><li>A minimum of 10 years of legal experience within the United Arab Emirates.</li><li>Specialized and exclusive experience in the construction contracting sector.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of local laws and regulations related to construction, tenders, and contracts.</li><li>Strong ability to draft, review, and manage complex legal contracts.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and dispute-resolution skills, with the ability to represent the company before official and judicial entities.</li><li>Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.</li></ul>Important Note: Please do not submit your CV if you do not meet the above requirements.Interested candidates who meet all criteria are requested to submit their CV through the Indeed platform.Job Type: Full-time

Senior Lawyer

AVTR

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 Vice President/ Senior Vice President (Commercial &amp; Corporate Functions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you an experienced
 
 Commercial Lawyer (7-8+ PQE)
 
 with a background in leading in-house legal support for major corporate transformation projects?
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client is hiring a
 
 Vice President or Senior Vice President
 
 to be the primary legal partner to its core corporate functions.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a strategic, high-impact role for a lawyer with strong previous experience from top-tier private practice who has transitioned into a highly commercial, fast-paced in-house environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Based in
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 , this role is not typical "Corporate Law" - it is a critical commercial role focused on operational excellence and change.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Focus Areas Include:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Commercial Contracting:
 
 High-volume drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of complex agreements (MSAs, NDAs, Licensing, Outsourcing) across Procurement, IT, and Human Capital.
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 Transformation &amp; Change:
 
 Providing strategic legal support to corporate functions undergoing change and improvement projects.
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 Proactive Risk Management:
 
 Ensuring compliance and managing legal risk across all operational matters.
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 Stakeholder Partnership:
 
 Serving as the dedicated legal liaison for senior management across IT, Procurement, and HR, etc.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 The Ideal Candidate Profile:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 7-8+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
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 Background:
 
 Must have current/recent in-house experience, with an earlier background in a reputable international law firm.
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 Geographic Preference:
 
 Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in
 
 London
 
 or other major international financial centers.
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 Skill Set:
 
 Proven ability to manage complex internal stakeholders, drive commercially viable solutions, and adapt quickly to an entrepreneurial environment.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Vice President - Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

RAYNE

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 Senior Commercial Lawyer &ndash; Abu Dhabi (6 Month Secondment )
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join our client in Abu Dhabi on a fixed term in-house secondment. The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded legal professional, able to work closely with internal stakeholders in operations, procurement, development, and finance. In this role, you will be responsible for
 
 drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements
 
 , providing practical legal support to enable the business to deliver on its objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Prepare, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including supplier arrangements, service agreements, outsourcing contracts, licensing and franchise documents.
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 Support procurement processes, vendor engagements, and major cross-functional initiatives.
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 Provide clear advice on contractual risk, compliance considerations, and corporate governance requirements.
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 Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver commercially aligned, practical legal solutions.
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 Ensure adherence to applicable UAE and wider GCC legal and regulatory obligations.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 8+ years&rsquo; PQE, admitted in a common law or other recognised international jurisdiction.
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 Solid experience in commercial contracting, ideally gained in roles supporting a range of industries or business functions.
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 Demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated negotiations and build strong working relationships across the organisation.
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 Understanding of UAE/GCC regulatory environments is an added advantage.
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 Commercial, adaptable, and confident operating autonomously.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are looking for a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.
 
 
 
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Senior Commercial Lawyer – Abu Dhabi

Peerpoint

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 Progressive legal careers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Elevate Your Legal Career with Peerpoint &ndash; A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Global Consulting Platform
 
 
 
 Peerpoint offers a unique opportunity for experienced lawyers and attorneys to engage in interim legal consulting work at the highest level. As part of A&amp;O Shearman, our consultants are tasked with supporting both the firm and its clients on often landmark, challenging and interesting deals across the UAE and globally.
 
 
 
 
 
 Whether you're seeking contract legal roles, fractional assignments, or flexible secondments, Peerpoint enables you to shape a career that reflects your ambitions while
 
 
 maintaining the quality, integrity, and prestige associated with one of the world&rsquo;s leading law firms.
 
 
 
 
 
 We work with some of the UAE&rsquo;s and Middle East&rsquo;s most well-known, renowned and sought-after clients. Our assignments often run for six months and are generally based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
 
 
 To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.
 
 
 
 Join us
 
 
 
 Due to an influx of opportunities, we are seeking lawyers with front-end construction, infrastructure, and major project experiences to join our UAE panel. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex developments across diverse sectors, advising on every stage from project inception and financing to delivery and dispute resolution. Collaborate with industry leaders, expand your skills in a fast-paced environment, and make a tangible impact on landmark projects that drive progress and innovation. If you are looking to work on exciting and interesting deals in a way that suits your personal circumstances, we want to hear from you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Examples of recent opportunities include:
 
 
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 Giga project:
 
 Our client was looking for a projects lawyer with both front-end and back-end construction experience to support them as they ramped up. They needed a lawyer with significant Middle Eastern experience working on large scale projects across civil infrastructure, power and energy projects.
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 Supporting the practice
 
 : Since establishing Peerpoint UAE, many of our lawyers have supported A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Projects team, working on high-profile energy, infrastructure and PPP deals from green hydrogen and renewables to major transport and social infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
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 Oil and gas company:
 
 We have worked with a number of oil and gas organisations across the Middle East. Our lawyers have covered a variation of projects supporting and advising on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of LNG project agreements, including EPC contracts, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements and LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPA&rsquo;s)
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 Maritime logistics company:
 
 The client required a mid to senior level lawyer with strong project finance and project development experience, including work on transactions involving major international lenders or agencies, and ease with complex deal paperwork spanning key terms, financing, and risk management. The role also required partnering with internal functions, such as finance and sourcing, to shape legal input on financing materials
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Criteria
 
 
 
 
 Successful candidates will:
 
 
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 a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier firm for your specialism and jurisdiction
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 recent in-house legal experience within an energy, construction, transport or infrastructure company is beneficial but not essential
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 Middle Eastern experience and Arabic language skills are advantageous
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 a current practising certificate (or equivalent)
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why consulting with Peerpoint stands apart
 
 
 
 Peerpoint offers a market-leading consulting career. For over a decade, we&rsquo;ve helped redefine legal consulting as a credible alternative to private practice and in-house roles&mdash;backed by A&amp;O Shearman and one of the most supportive platforms in the market.
 
 
 
 Empowering your development
 
 &ndash; you&rsquo;ll have dedicated support from our experienced team plus access to A&amp;O Shearman training, development and networking, including opportunities to upskill with A&amp;O Shearman&rsquo;s Advanced Delivery &amp; Solutions businesses.
 
 
 
 Only the best for you
 
 &ndash; with access to world‑class clients and progressive roles, we&rsquo;ll match you to opportunities that fit. On assignment, you can draw on A&amp;O Shearman partners, professional support lawyers and extensive knowledge resources.
 
 
 
 Let your priorities lead
 
 &ndash; find the balance that matters to you. Gain flexibility to pursue passions, spend time with family or take breaks to travel.
 
 
 
 Future‑proof your career
 
 &ndash; whether you want coaching or mentoring, we&rsquo;ll guide you through diverse paths to build experience. By understanding your goals and supporting you at every step, we help you succeed and flourish.
 
 
 
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Construction/Projects Lawyer

Saipem

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 Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction, and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore.
 
 
 The vision that inspires us is &ldquo;Engineering for a sustainable future&rdquo;. This is why we are engaged in the new low-carbon energy and industrial ecosystem. We are at the forefront of the transition to Net Zero alongside our clients, with increasingly digitalized tools, technologies, and processes, designed from the outset with environmental sustainability and safety in mind.
 
 
 With our five business lines - Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions - we are One Company present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of our people and our partners for over 65 years.
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 Mission
 
 
 &squf; Provide assistance and advice to the Saipem functions, the Business Units and Operating Companies regarding any legal aspect impacting on the life of the Company, the prevention and settlement of litigations.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate (at headquarter/site Company level) the provisions of assistance and advice related to the prevention and settlement of disputes.
 
 
 Tasks
 
 
 &squf; Assist the Business Units regarding legal issues associated with the drawing up of negotiation documents and the settlement of disputes.
 
 
 &squf; Assist the Company in suits pertaining to its activities, in compliance with defined Saipe m criteria and, where necessary, seeking external legal advice.
 
 
 &squf; Research laws, investigate facts and prepare documents to support the legal activities:
 
 
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 Research and analyse the sources of statutory law, final verdicts, legal ar ticles, treaties, constitutions and codes of law, etc.
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 Assist in arbitration by handling the appointed lawyers and the parties in dispute.
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 Assist in disputes before judicial authorities by handling relations with the Company lawyer and the parties in dispute.
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 Prepare legal documents.
 
 
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 &squf; Provide legal opinions relevant to any interest aspect for the Business Units and the Operating Companies.
 
 
 &squf; Assist the relevant corporate functions in Mergering and Acquisitions activities such as drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate (at headquarter/site Company level) legal activities by guaranteeing appropriate links with the relative functions/ Business Units.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate in compliance with Saipem criteria, the legal firms which defend and represent the Corporate and the Operating Companies in Italy and abroad in front of the Courts.
 
 
 &squf; Manage all the legal activities relevant to the protection of patents and brands.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate the Saipem and its Operating Companies in the proceeding pertaining to activities in Italy and abroad, in compliance with defined Saipem criteria, and where necessary, seeking external legal advice.
 
 
 &squf; Assist the Company (at Corporate/Operating Company level) in any issue related to compliance and administrative responsibility of Companies.
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Legal Officer (UAE Local)

AppliedAI

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 Corporate Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 On-site | Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 AppliedAI is a pioneering AI technology company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence solutions across regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, government, and financial services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are hiring a Corporate Counsel to support our global operations and ongoing expansion. The role involves working across a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational legal matters within a very fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The Corporate Counsel will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, People, Finance, and Operations to provide practical legal guidance and enable effective decision-making.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Corporate &amp; Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (SaaS, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, partnerships, procurement).
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 Support incorporation, structuring, and governance of international entities (UAE, US, APAC, Europe).
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 Advise on commercial risk, contractual positions, and business-critical transactions.
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 Prepare Board and shareholder documentation, resolutions, and corporate filings.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk, Compliance &amp; Regulatory
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise on global compliance requirements including GDPR, ADGM/UAE regulations, AI governance, IP protection, and other relevant standards.
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 Develop internal policies and frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, contract lifecycle management, and corporate governance.
 </li>
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 Work with Product, Engineering, People, and Operations to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 General Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
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 Support People &amp; Culture with employment contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, and cross-border employment considerations.
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 Prepare and manage responses for disputes, regulatory inquiries, enforcement matters, and government submissions.
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 Coordinate and manage external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and specialist matters.
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 Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal teams to enable fast, informed decision-making.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Projects
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Support M&amp;A due diligence, joint ventures, partnerships, and investment activity.
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 Assist with IP strategy, including trademarks, licensing, and protection of proprietary assets.
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 Contribute to building scalable legal systems, playbooks, and internal training to support company growth.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred).
 </li>
 <li>
 3-7 years PQE gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
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 Strong corporate/commercial background; experience with technology, SaaS, or data-driven businesses is an advantage.
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 Ability to understand technical concepts and work closely with product and engineering teams.
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 Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement, and the ability to balance risk with business objectives.
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 High learning agility, strong analytical skills, and confidence operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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 Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
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 Benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work with a leading AI technology company.
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 Collaborative and innovative work environment.
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 Growing, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.
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 Career growth and professional development opportunities.
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 Exposure to a thriving ecosystem working from our Abu Dhabi HQ.
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 21 days of paid annual leave.
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 Comprehensive private health insurance.
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 Visa sponsorship for international candidates.
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 </ul>
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