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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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 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.
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 Work with Product, Engineering, People, and Operations to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.
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 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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 Strategic Projects
 
 
 
 
 
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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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 Required Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred).
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 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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Corporate Legal Counsel

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Now it&rsquo;s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region. Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We&rsquo;re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we&rsquo;ll also help you reach yours. Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The role holder assists the Head of Legal and the Senior Legal Counsel for Global Corporate Finance &amp; Islamic Banking to manage legal risk in all the geographies where FAB operates in relation to the relevant business activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Global Corporate Finance &amp; Islamic Banking and the Senior Legal Counsel&rsquo;s &ndash; 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 and support to the business while keeping in mind FAB&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.
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 Collaborates with the Head of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group legal policies.
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 Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned to him/her by the Head of Legal or the Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Supports FAB subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with the relevant business products and services. Litigation
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 Assists with the management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.
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 Represents FAB before Notaries Public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.
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 Reports relevant litigation matters to the Head of Legal and/or the Senior Legal Counsel and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders
 
 
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 Legal Documentation and Review
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising risks.
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 Prepares and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for FAB in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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 Assists the Heads of Legal and Senior Legal Counsels in reviewing the standard terms and conditions used by the business and updates or recommends legal policies and processes in line with best international practices. Knowledge of External Environment
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 Stays current on emerging trends in the laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates on new legislation or regulatory developments that may have an impact on the business and its implications. 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. Stakeholder Management
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 Liaises with the concerned external authorities such as courts and law firms to ensure effective resolution of all legal matters affecting FAB. 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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 Specific Accountability
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates standard form Islamic banking agreements and contracts including general terms and conditions, etc.
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates Islamic deal documentation for syndicated loans, project finance, leveraged/acquisition finance, real estate finance and asset finance transactions, agency requirements in loan documentation, debt restructurings and other lending agreements.
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 Work with external counsel and the business in relation to Islamic Finance transactions.
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 Assists the business with developing and rolling out new Islamic products and services.
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates with English and Arabic language consumer banking and business banking-related documents (e.g. accounts, credit cards, personal loans, car loans, mortgage loans, merchant acquirer agreements, small business loans, retail Islamic finance).
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 Handles and provides legal support in relation to customer requests to amend standard documentation in the UAE and abroad
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 Assists the Head of Legal in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.
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 Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE:
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred.
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 Excellent English &amp; Arabic language skills.
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm.
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Legal Counsel, Islamic Banking

MERED

MERED, a reputable and award-winning international real estate developer with presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Mid-level Legal Counsel with 5+ years of experience in real estate development and general corporate and commercial law.Job Title: Legal CounselDepartment: LegalReporting line: Senior Legal CounselKey Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide comprehensive legal support for real estate development projects in Abu Dhabi (Al Reem Island), including contract review and drafting with a focus on construction/FIDIC contracts, off-plan sales, and marketing activities.</li><li>Prepare responses and detailed legal memoranda for management on applicable laws, rules, and regulations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ADGM jurisdictions.</li><li>Deliver legal advice on general commercial and corporate matters related to day-to-day operations in Abu Dhabi.</li><li>Draft and review corporate documents such as articles of association, corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, and related governance documents for Abu Dhabi and ADGM companies.</li><li>Assist with license renewals, establishment cards, and other regulatory compliance, liaising effectively with government authorities and agencies.</li><li>Coordinate with corporate service providers, external legal counsel, banks, public notaries, and other stakeholders as needed.</li><li>Support due diligence processes for acquisitions and other projects.</li><li>Monitor changes in real estate, commercial, and ADGM regulatory landscapes, ensuring company compliance and proactive advice.</li><li>Provide legal support on labor and employment matters, with strong familiarity in ADGM Employment Regulations, and employment contract structuring.</li><li>Support the Sales Team by addressing purchaser and agency inquiries, providing timely and accurate legal clarification on contractual, regulatory.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Project, Construction, Commercial, Marketing, Finance Teams to align legal support with business objectives.</li></ul>Required Qualifications.<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Law</li><li>Fluent English with strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of UAE federal law, Abu Dhabi local regulations, ADGM legal framework, and English law principles.</li><li>Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience with reputable law firm or real estate developer.</li><li>Hands-on experience working with ADGM entities is a significant advantage.</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits <ul><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>Annual flight ticket allowance</li><li>Performance discretionary bonus</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance</li><li>Employment visa</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Legal Counsel

Robert Walters

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 We are working with a well regarded organisation who is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to support a broad range of corporate and commercial activities, including complex transactions and strategic projects.
 
 
 
 
 You will play a key role in supporting asset management, joint venture governance, and business-wide decision-making across a diverse and evolving portfolio.
 
 
 To be considered you must have:
 
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 7+PQE and qualified in UK, US or Australia etc.
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 Solid private practice training at a well regarded international firm
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 Strong background in corporate and transactional work
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 If you meet the criteria, please get in touch with a copy of your CV at charlotte.hannaway@robertwalters.com and if suitable I will be in touch to arrange a confidential discussion. Due to the volume of applications, unfortunately people who are not suitable will not be contacted.
 
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In-House Corporate/M&A Lawyer

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

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 Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the business area
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Legal &amp; Board Secretariat team works with internal and external stakeholders to advise on legal and company secretarial issues, including corporate governance activities, all banking and corporate legal issues and certain types of litigation affecting our business activities and assets. We provide professional legal services for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and its subsidiaries by addressing legal risks, providing creative solutions, and identifying opportunities for our business partners. As a key control partner for ADCB, we understand the businesses we support and their ultimate customer, shareholder and employee goals. The Legal &amp; Board Secretariat team advices ADCB on remaining in line with international financial services regulations and legislation. Our experts collaborate with stakeholders all over the bank to deal with a wide range of critical business issues &ndash; from banking, corporate and commercial laws to litigation, investigations, mergers and acquisitions and governance.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in banking.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In this role, your key responsibilities include
 
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 Provide advice to the business on the legal implications of commercial decisions and transaction structures under the guidance of Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Manage simple to moderately complex transactions by liaising with external counsel (if required) and the business to achieve commercial aims and provide necessary drafting and project management support to Documentation Unit.
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 Manage the initial steps to anticipate, identify and manage legal risks including proactively identifying legal issues and progressing team efforts to improve legal risks and the bank&rsquo;s legal infrastructure at an appropriate cost.
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 Assist with training colleagues across the bank on legal issues and generally increasing awareness of legal issues.
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 Assist with selecting and managing external counsel and ensuring that external counsel service and costs are appropriate at all times.
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 The ideal candidate should have the following experience:
 
 
 
 
 
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 At least 4 years of legal experience (where appropriate, in banking/finance or other required and relevant areas of specialism, such as commercial law) from a reputable/recognized law firm and/or regional or international bank.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from a recognized/reputable university in law, or another degree and a recognized conversion course.
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 Admission to practice in a civil or common law country desirable (but not required).
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 Problem solving skills, analytical skills
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 Good communication skills
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 Early leadership skills
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 Drafting capabilities and expert written and spoken English / Arabic skills are essential.
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 What we offer:
 
 
 
 
 Comprehensive Benefits Package
 
 : This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
 
 
 
 Flexible and Remote Working Options
 
 : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
 
 
 
 Learning and Development Opportunities
 
 : We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.
 
 
 
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Legal Counsel (UAEN Talents Only)

Taylor Root

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 Senior Legal Counsel, Investment Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We have partnered exclusively with a global asset and investment manager to hire a Senior Legal Counsel into their Abu Dhabi office. This client works with global investors, carrying multi-million or multi-billion dollar deals, all over the globe.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So why this role in particular?
 
 
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 The work quality is peerless in the market.
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 Global deals, not domestic Middle East.
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 Extremely strong reputational client that rarely recruits, this is a unique opportunity.
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 Compensation is in line with the best.
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 What you&rsquo;ll be doing:
 
 
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 Working with a top tier team of legal, risk, compliance and investment professionals worldwide.
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 Supporting all internal business units across legal.
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 Overseeing high value investment deals, drafting and negotiating complex corporate and funds documentation and the associated risks within.
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 Relationship management across co-investors, partnerships, overseas offices and outside counsel.
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 Who you&rsquo;ll likely need to be in order to succeed:
 
 
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 6-10 PQE Common Law qualified with experience from a sophisticated financial services market (London, New York, Singapore).
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 A top tier law firm background is essential (likely White Shoe / Magic Circle), with additional in-house being helpful.
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 Strong blended skill set that covers corporate, private equity, funds, asset and investment management.
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 Those based in the Gulf right now will be prioritised, but overseas applications are welcome.
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 If you&rsquo;re interested in discussing, please do get in touch.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job reference: 112025-288750
 
 
 
 
 
 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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Senior Legal Counsel, Investment Management

ENEC Commercial

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 To perform duties for ENEC Commercial Company&rsquo;s legal department, such as conducting a variety of research and analytical assignments, drafting legal and administrative documents, conducting reviews of relevant legislation, preparing reports and taking meeting notes to support the smooth running of the department and assigned committees.
 
 
 
 
 
 Transactional and Operational Support
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Responsible for conducting legal and factual research and ensuring proper electronic and hard copy document management.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinating management of legal document review processes with external parties and internal version control for document negotiation.
 
 
 &bull; Proofreading and editing draft legal agreements, including management of inter-department inputs into agreement terms and appendices.
 
 
 &bull; Responsible for drafting cover letters for submission to third party legal counsel and consultants.
 
 
 &bull; Engaging with administrative staff and junior attorneys internally and at third parties to provide required information on and explanation of ENEC Commercial corporate information, policies and procedures to facilitate due diligence and process requirements.
 
 
 &bull; Assisting in setting up project plans and monitoring and updating plans for the purpose of due diligence tasks, including reviewing materials and documents.
 
 
 &bull; Accountable for setting up and managing legal checklists for major projects including negotiation of complex project agreements involving multiple parties.
 
 
 &bull; Carrying out legal searches and obtaining laws using databases such as Westlaw, collating regulatory filings, submissions and reviewing results of searches to ensure that the legal database and research is up to date.
 
 
 &bull; Attending meetings and preparing minutes of meeting/actions and following up on all relevant points of discussion.
 
 
 &bull; Supporting legal counsel in collating comments received from external counterparties, assisting in carrying out amendments through into documents, and proof reading for quality assurance purposes.
 
 
 &bull; Providing legal support at signings/closings and carrying out post-completion tasks and updating transaction briefing documents by summarizing transactions for effective follow up of legal procedures.
 
 
 &bull; Responsible for coordinating with seconded consultants who support the project, by managing meetings, as well as preparing and drafting internal and external correspondence to support the smooth running of the department
 
 
 &bull; Assisting in the preparation of legal contracts, deeds, leases, opinions and other legal papers of a routine nature for dealing with external legal agencies
 
 
 Board of Directors
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Assisting in the preparation, assembly and distribution of Board materials prior to Board meetings.
 
 
 &bull; Assist the Board Secretary in recording and preparing the Minutes of Meeting at Board meetings and capturing and following up with action items from Board meetings.
 
 
 Claims Management
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Carrying out searches and collation of documents for claims management, and tagging of documents for relevance, issues and legal privilege.
 
 
 &bull; Assisting legal Counsel in preparing case files and memoranda for briefing external legal consultants.
 
 
 &bull; Management of litigation support databases and Claims ERoom.
 
 
 &bull; Assisting legal counsel with management of external lawyers, claims consultants and experts.
 
 
 Corporate Governance
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Acting as a key focal point for coordinating assigned committees meetings and supporting the secretary and members of those committees in preparing the agenda, meeting materials and minutes of meeting, including following up on actions items and liaising with the committee secretaries.
 
 
 Activity:
 
 
 Policies and Procedures
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Assisting in drafting the legal department's policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with ENEC Commercial guidelines.
 
 
 &bull; Supporting the implementation of the legal department's policies and procedures and such other tasks as may be required to support achievement of department objectives.
 
 
 &bull; Assisting in continuous development of standard templates and formats for legal documents.
 
 
 Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Facilitating communication both internally and externally in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Experience -
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a relevant field.
 
 
 &bull; 3 years relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred -
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor's degree in law.
 
 
 &bull; More than 5 years&rsquo; experience.
 
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