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Abu Dhabi Aviation

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 Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a qualified
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to provide expert guidance on all legal and corporate compliance matters. The role safeguards the company&rsquo;s interests by ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, while supporting management in strategic decision-making with sound legal advice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Candidate will
 
 
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 Hold a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law from a recognized university.
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 Be a qualified lawyer from a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, US, Canada, Australia, South Africa).
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 Bring 2&ndash;5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, ideally within aviation, MRO, or related industries.
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 Possess strong knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, with the ability to apply common law principles in a cross-border context.
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 Demonstrate proven expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, compliance, and dispute resolution.
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 Exhibit excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
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 Communicate clearly and effectively, with the ability to advise senior management and collaborate across functions.
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 Uphold a high level of professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
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 Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a dynamic environment.
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Legal Counsel

Taylor Root

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 Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact
 
 
 
 
 
 
 An Abu Dhabi based investment management group with a strong influence into environmental protection, is creating and financing nature based solutions in emerging markets territories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So why this role in particular?
 
 
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 Fast Growth &ndash;
 
 an entrepreneurial institution at the forefront of global environmental trading markets.
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 Range of work -
 
 you will work alongside a multi disciplinary team with deep expertise across commodity trading, project finance, investment management, and climate policy.
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 International outlook
 
 - exposure to global markets, direct impact on scaling climate solutions, and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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 What you&rsquo;ll be doing:
 
 
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 Support legal due diligence for investment transactions, including project financings and offtake agreements.
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 Review, draft and amend contracts related to trading frameworks.
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 Conduct legal and policy research on regulatory developments related to corporate, financial services, and trading markets.
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 Assist in preparation of internal corporate documents such as board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and service provider contracts.
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 Monitor evolving laws, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to trading markets, financial regulation, and environmental commodities.
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 Who you&rsquo;ll likely need to be in order to succeed:
 
 
 
 Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:
 
 
 
 
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 England and Wales qualified, with a PQE guideline of at least 2+, and probably no more than 8 years.
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 Specific carbon or commodities trading work, along with a generalist skill set across commercial, corporate, transactions, and / or financial services work.
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 Exposure to financial services trading and regulated financial markets is ideal.
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 Current UAE residence will be preferred but very suitable overseas applicants will also be considered.
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 Strong interest and commitment to climate change initiatives.
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 We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job number: 072025-285690
 
 
 
 
 
 Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website www.taylorroot.com
 
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Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact

Hays

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 Your new company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The client is a government entity focused on acquiring equity stakes to support business and project funding based in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your new role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for managing legal risk across all functions, the Board, and the portfolio of companies, including their investments, projects, and assets. As a key legal adviser, you will provide strategic guidance across a broad range of legal disciplines, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), joint ventures (JVs), and private equity (PE).
 
 
 
 
 
 Your role will involve handling diverse transactions, including M&amp;A, asset financings, corporate structuring, and corporate finance, drafting early-stage deal documentation, advising on terms, and collaborating closely with the corporate commercial legal team to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support the success of the company&rsquo;s ventures.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Focus on M&amp;A and JV activities within the Group, while recognising that the role extends beyond this to encompass corporate and commercial responsibilities across the entire organisation.
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 Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, international best practices, policies, and procedures to protect the organisation and its subsidiaries from significant legal risks.
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 Supervise the provision of legal and regulatory guidance to minimise financial, legal, and reputational risks.
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 Support the Chief of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel by staying updated on new legislation and regulatory changes that may affect the Group, and provide advice on how to ensure compliance with these developments.
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 Assist the Chief of Legal in creating and upholding a legal framework for the organisation and its subsidiaries to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal support.
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 What you'll need to succeed
 
 
 
 
 
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 At least 4 years of legal experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or in-house experience from a multi-national company
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degree from a recognised/reputable university in law
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 Active membership from a recognised legal associate or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction
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 Excellent English language written and speaking skills. Additional languages are desirable
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 Middle Eastern experience is essential
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 Demonstrates the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
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 What you'll get in return
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work with a government entity and its portfolio of companies
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 Tax free salary + incentives
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MENA Recruit

The Role
 We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations. This role will focus on complex M&A, private equity, and cross-border corporate transactions across major infrastructure and development projects. Responsibilities: 1. Lead on corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documents. 2. Advise senior leadership on cross-border corporate structuring, private equity investments, and strategic transactions. 3. Provide commercial and legal insight to ensure alignment of business objectives with legal risk management. 4. Manage external counsel on complex transactions to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
 
Requirements
 1. UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 7–12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law. 2. Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, ideally with a top-tier international law firm or a major corporation. 3. Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgment. 4. Ability to work closely with executive stakeholders and provide clear, strategic advice in a fast-paced environment. 5. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and current package #MENARecruitStrength #CorporateLaw #M&A #LegalJobsAbuDhabi
 
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.

Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer

Talent Hunt DMCC

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 Position: Senior Legal Counsel
 
 
 Location: Abu Dhabi
 
 
 Industry: Sports
 
 
 Salary: 30 - 35,000 AED
 
 
 Essential: Arabic Speaker
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirement:
 
 
 Ideal candidate will possess about 15+ years of experience with strong Commercial background. Prefer Real Estate / Asset Management background.
 
 
 
 
 
 Must have experience in developing end-to-end legal framework, contract management, commercial agreements etc..
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 Must possess a Bachelors Degree or above in Law
 
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Senior Legal Counsel (Arabic Speaker)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Join the UAE&rsquo;s largest bank and one of the world&rsquo;s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting &amp; dynamic industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The role holder reports to the Group General Counsel and is responsible for managing legal risk associated with the matters handled by the Group General Counsel Office in accordance with FAB legal policies and procedures and the instructions of the Group General Counsel. The role holder will primarily work autonomously but should seek the Group General Counsel&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
 
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 Provides legal advice in the context of this role
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 Works with external legal counsel as required.
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 Prepares and issues various legal reports in a timely manner.
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 Supports the Group General Counsel with preparing and managing the Legal budget.
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 Manages special legal and regulatory projects and collaborates with other lawyers in FAB Group Legal.
 
 
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 Knowledge of External Environment
 
 
 
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 Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior businesspersons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
 
 
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 Knowledge Sharing
 
 
 
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 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal.
 
 
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
 
 
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 Learning and Development
 
 
 
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 Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
 
 
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 MIS and Reporting
 
 
 
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 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 
 
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 People Management Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.
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 Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.
 
 
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 Specific Accountability
 
 
 
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 Works closely with the Group General Counsel on matters the Group General Counsel is tasked to handle, which shall cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from corporate governance, sensitive non-performing loan recovery cases, corporate structuring, strategic M&amp;A.
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 Act as line manager to a Paralegal who supports the Group Legal Department with administrative matters which include trademark management, litigation reporting, management information reports, creation of presentations, supporting department events and similar activities.
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 Acts as line manager to a Legal Associate who supports the Group Legal Department with the processing of legal invoices, litigation reporting, the annual Business Continuity Planning, and the recurring Risk &amp; Control Self-Assessment (RCSA process).
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law (preferred)
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 Qualified as a lawyer in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or Western European jurisdiction is preferred.
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 Fluent in Arabic (spoken &amp; written), with ability to draft professional documents
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 Excellent English language skills (spoken and written) mandatory.
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 Ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic is beneficial but not mandatory.
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm.
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 Experience with corporate governance and/or corporate law is preferred.
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SVP & Head of Legal - GGC Office (Arabic Speaker)

Bybit

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 About Us
 
 
 
 Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.
 
 
 
 
 
 As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Review marketing, sponsorship, branding, and advertising materials from a regulatory compliance perspective.
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 Advise leadership and business units leaders on regulatory risks and best practices.
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 Engage external counsel when clarification on compliance or regulatory risks is needed.
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 Develop and implement protocols for managing compliance incidents related to marketing activities.
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 Monitor regulatory developments impacting marketing and promotional activities globally.
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 Update internal compliance guides, regulatory trackers, and marketing compliance frameworks in a timely manner.
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 Conduct training sessions for marketing and business teams on compliance-related topics.
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 Prepare regular compliance reports highlighting marketing risks, incidents, and mitigation plans.
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 Build and maintain relationships with regulators, industry groups, and external stakeholders relevant to marketing compliance.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer called to the bar in SG, MY, UK, or HK.
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 Minimum 4 years PQE in regulatory compliance, preferably in the crypto/web3 space across multiple jurisdictions.
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 Strong analytical skills to interpret complex legal and regulatory texts.
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 Proven experience in reviewing marketing materials, sponsorship agreements, and advertising compliance.
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 Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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 Detail-oriented, yet able to see strategic and operational implications.
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 Adaptable to a fast-paced, start-up environment and culturally aware.
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 Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
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 Why Join Us
 
 
 
 At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
 
 
 Our benefits include:
 
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 Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
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 Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
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 Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
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 Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
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 Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
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