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corporate legal counsel

AppliedAI

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   Corporate Legal Counsel
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  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.
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   Position Overview:
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  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.
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   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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   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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   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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 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.
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 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.
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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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   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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   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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   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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Legal Counsel, Islamic Banking

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.
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  Transactional and Operational Support
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  &bull; Responsible for conducting legal and factual research and ensuring proper electronic and hard copy document management.
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  &bull; Coordinating management of legal document review processes with external parties and internal version control for document negotiation.
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  &bull; Proofreading and editing draft legal agreements, including management of inter-department inputs into agreement terms and appendices.
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  &bull; Responsible for drafting cover letters for submission to third party legal counsel and consultants.
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  &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.
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  &bull; Assisting in setting up project plans and monitoring and updating plans for the purpose of due diligence tasks, including reviewing materials and documents.
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  &bull; Accountable for setting up and managing legal checklists for major projects including negotiation of complex project agreements involving multiple parties.
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  &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.
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  &bull; Attending meetings and preparing minutes of meeting/actions and following up on all relevant points of discussion.
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  &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.
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  &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.
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  &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
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  &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
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  Board of Directors
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  &bull; Assisting in the preparation, assembly and distribution of Board materials prior to Board meetings.
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  &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.
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  Claims Management
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  &bull; Carrying out searches and collation of documents for claims management, and tagging of documents for relevance, issues and legal privilege.
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  &bull; Assisting legal Counsel in preparing case files and memoranda for briefing external legal consultants.
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  &bull; Management of litigation support databases and Claims ERoom.
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  &bull; Assisting legal counsel with management of external lawyers, claims consultants and experts.
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  Corporate Governance
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  &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.
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  Policies and Procedures
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  &bull; Assisting in drafting the legal department's policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with ENEC Commercial guidelines.
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  &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.
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  &bull; Assisting in continuous development of standard templates and formats for legal documents.
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  Stakeholder Engagement
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  &bull; Facilitating communication both internally and externally in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships.
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  Education &amp; Experience -
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  &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a relevant field.
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  &bull; 3 years relevant experience.
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  Preferred -
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  &bull; Bachelor's degree in law.
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  &bull; More than 5 years&rsquo; experience.
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Senior Paralegal

Emirates Nuclear Energy

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Date: </b>8 Dec 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Requisition ID: </b>3383
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Company: </b>BOC (ENEC Commercial)
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</div><div>To perform duties for ENECs 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.</div></div><div><div><div>
Key Activities, Responsibility &amp; Accountability</div>
</div><div>Activity:Transactional and Operational Support<br>
Responsibility:
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<ul><li>Responsible for conducting legal and factual research and ensuring proper electronic and hard copy document management.</li><li>Coordinating management of legal document review processes with external parties and internal version control for document negotiation.</li><li>Proofreading and editing draft legal agreements, including management of inter-department inputs into agreement terms and appendices.</li><li>Responsible for drafting cover letters for submission to third party legal counsel and consultants.</li><li>Engaging with administrative staff and junior attorneys internally and at third parties to provide required information on and explanation of ENEC and ENEC subsidiary corporate information, policies and procedures to facilitate due diligence and process requirements.</li><li>Assisting in setting up project plans and monitoring and updating plans for the purpose of due diligence tasks, including reviewing materials and documents.</li><li>Accountable for setting up and managing legal checklists for major projects including negotiation of complex project agreements involving multiple parties.</li><li>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.</li><li>Attending meetings and preparing minutes of meeting/actions and following up on all relevant points of discussion.</li><li>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.</li><li>Providing legal support at signings/closings and carrying out post-completion tasks and updating transaction briefing documents by summarizing transitions for effective follow up of legal procedures</li><li>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
</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of legal contracts, deeds, leases, opinions and other legal papers of a routine nature for dealing with external legal agencies</li></ul><br>
Claims Management<br>
Responsibility:<br>
<ul><li>Carrying out searches and collation of documents for claims management, and tagging of documents for relevance, issues and legal privilege</li><li>Assisting legal Counsel in preparing case files and memoranda for briefing external legal consultants</li><li>Management of litigation support databases and Claims E-Room system.</li><li>Assisting legal counsel with management of external lawyers, claims consultants and experts</li></ul><br>
Corporate Governance<br>
Responsibility:<br>
<ul><li>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</li></ul><br>
Policies and Procedures<br>
Responsibility:<br>
<ul><li>Assisting in drafting the legal departments policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with ENEC guidelines</li><li>Supporting the implementation of the legal departments policies and procedures and such other tasks as may be required to support achievement of department objectives
</li><li>Assisting in continuous development of standard templates and formats for legal documents</li></ul><br>
Stakeholder Engagement<br>
Responsibility:<br>
<ul><li>Facilitating communication both internally and externally in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><br>
Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities (contd.)</div>
</div><div>HSE &amp; Security<br>
Responsibility:<br>
<ul><li>Follow all relevant company's HSE policies, processes, procedures and instructions to ensure HSE compliance in all aspects of work in accordance with sound management practices by applying these HSE policies and procedures to self and others to take reasonable care for the health and safety of people, or the environment, who are at the employees place of work who may be affected by the employees acts or omissions at work.</li><li>Follow all relevant Security policies, processes, procedures and instructions to ensure security compliance in all aspects of work, by applying them on self, others and organization assets.</li></ul><br>
The incumbent is expected to perform standard activities as per attachments 4 &amp; 5 in the Job Description procedure (relating to Health, Safety and Environment, Security and Business Continuity, People Management, Excellence and Quality Management</div></div><div><div><div>
Professional Certifications</div>
</div><div>Minimum<br>
N/A<br>
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Preferred<br>
N/A</div></div><div><div><div>
Qualifications</div>
</div><div>Minimum<br>
Diploma in Law or equivalent paralegal training program or at least five years post undergraduate degree at a law practice and/or in-house legal department<br>
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Preferred<br>
Bachelors Degree in Law</div></div><div><div><div>
Experience</div>
</div><div>Minimum<br>
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience<br>
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Preferred<br>
5+ years</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Delta Medical Est

<p>The Legal Consultant will provide expert legal guidance to Delta Medical L.L.C. across all aspects of its operations, including healthcare regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, corporate governance, supplier partnerships, and risk management. The role ensures the company&rsquo;s activities comply with UAE laws, Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) regulations, and all applicable medical device and pharmaceutical requirements.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>1. Legal Advisory &amp; Compliance</b></p><p>Provide legal advice on UAE federal laws, Abu Dhabi regulations, and industry standards related to medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare services.</p><p>Ensure company compliance with DoH, MOHAP, ADGM, and other regulatory bodies.</p><p>Develop and maintain internal compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.</p><p>Advise on data protection, patient information confidentiality, and relevant healthcare privacy laws.</p><p><b>2. Contract Drafting &amp; Negotiation</b></p><p>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:</p><p>Supplier and distributor contracts</p><p>Service-level agreements</p><p>Licensing and agency agreements</p><p>Employment contracts</p><p>Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements</p><p>Ensure all contracts protect the interests of the company and comply with UAE commercial law.</p><p><b>3. Corporate &amp; Regulatory Affairs</b></p><p>Support company registration, renewals, and regulatory filings.</p><p>Advise on corporate governance, board resolutions, and internal approvals.</p><p>Coordinate with government authorities regarding permits, product registrations, and compliance inspections.</p><p><b>4. Risk Management</b></p><p>Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks associated with company operations.</p><p>Provide guidance on dispute resolution, litigation strategy, and settlement options.</p><p>Manage external legal counsel where needed.</p><p><b>5. Business Support</b></p><p>Provide legal input on tenders, bids, and government procurement processes.</p><p>Support sales, operations, and supply chain teams with legal interpretations and decision-making.</p><p>Conduct internal trainings on compliance, anti-corruption, and contract obligations.</p><p>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law; Master&rsquo;s degree or relevant certification is a plus.</p><p>5+ years of legal experience, preferably within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device sector.</p><p>Strong knowledge of UAE laws, particularly commercial, corporate, labor, and healthcare regulations.</p><p>Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.</p><p>Excellent analytical, communication, and advisory skills.</p><p>Fluency in English and Arabic is required.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p>

Legal Consultant

Multiply Group

Overview </br><p><b>Summary :</b> We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Legal Officer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing tailored legal support across all commercial matters for our subsidiaries. This includes overseeing contract negotiations, managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice to the management team.</p></br> Responsibilities </br><ul></br><li>Serve as the go-to legal advisor for subsidiary teams, providing day-to-day legal support and strategic guidance across various business functions</li></br><li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including technology agreements, media-related agreements, NDAs, supply agreements, service contracts, and licensing agreements. Represent the company in negotiations with external parties and governmental authorities</li></br><li>Develop and maintain standardised legal templates (e.g., contracts, agreements, policies) to ensure consistency and efficiency across subsidiaries. Update templates to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or company policies</li></br><li>Provide legal advice and support on employment-related matters, including employee contracts, workplace policies, dispute resolution, terminations, and compliance with labour laws</li></br><li>Identify legal risks within the subsidiaries' operations and proactively advise on risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests</li></br><li>Work closely with various teams across the subsidiaries, building strong working relationships. Provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives while ensuring legal compliance. Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to understand the company's strategic objectives and provide tailored legal solutions</li></br><li>Provide and / or review legal opinions on a wide range of commercial issues, such as corporate governance, employment matters, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance</li></br><li>Advise on legal compliance across all areas affecting subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific regulations</li></br><li>Manage and resolve legal disputes or potential litigation involving subsidiaries, working closely with external counsel when necessary</li></br><li>Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, shareholder agreements, and board-related matters</li></br><li>Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international laws</li></br><li>Stay updated on legal developments in commercial law and provide proactive solutions to potential legal challenges</li></br></ul></br> Requirements </br><ul></br><li>A law degree from an accredited institution</li></br><li>At least 8 years PQE in commercial law, preferably in-house</li></br><li>Strong understanding of corporate governance and commercial contracts</li></br><li>Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts with a commercial mindset</li></br><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders</li></br><li>Experience in working in the UAE</li></br></ul></br> Senioriy level </br><ul></br><li>Mid-Senior level</li></br></ul></br> Employment type </br><ul></br><li>Full-time</li></br></ul></br> Job function </br><ul></br><li>Legal</li></br></ul></br> Industries </br><ul></br><li>IT Services and IT Consulting</li></br></ul></br>

Legal Officer

Al Ramz PJSC (ALRAMZ:UH)

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   JOB ADVERT: Vice President, Head of Legal
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  Al Ramz Corporation P.J.S.C. is seeking for a Head of Legal to join our growing team. The Head of Legal leads the Legal Department and is responsible for safeguarding Al Ramz Group&rsquo;s legal rights, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and SCA/ADX/DFM/DFSA/ADGM FSRA regulations, managing all corporate legal matters, litigation, contracts, and legal risks. The role oversees legal strategy, regulatory interpretation, corporate structuring, licensing, and internal legal processes.
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  To review and provide expertise on all legal matters associated with Al Ramz Corporation and its subsidiaries. Will act as the expert on SCA, ADX, DFM, DFSA and ADGM FSRA compliance regulations and through this role provide legal advice and guidance on all related matters in coordination with Risk Department and Compliance Department. Develop and review legal agreements on behalf of the company. Handle all external legal engagements on behalf of Al Ramz and keep abreast with latest updates to UAE laws, fees, services, and legal regulations that impact the business of Al Ramz.
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  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
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   <strong>
    Legal Advisory &amp; Consultation Management
   </strong>
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   Oversee and prioritise all legal requests submitted by other Al Ramz business units in accordance with the office policy.
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   Ensure timely delivery of legal advice and maintain proper record of the advice given.
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   Provide verbal or written advice based on law, facts, and regulatory requirements.
  </li>
 </ul>
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   <strong>
    Agreements and Legal Matters
   </strong>
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   Develop and implement a corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
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   Ensure that all agreements signed by Al Ramz legally express its rights and responsibilities; comply with current laws; and are valid through registration, recording etc. by reviewing and providing legal advice/recommendation.
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   Ensure compliance with statutory legal requirements. Work closely with the Compliance Department as needed to resolve legal compliance issues.
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   Minimize the risks of Al Ramz being fined by regulators or sued in courts by promoting compliance to rules, regulations, and laws in UAE.
  </li>
 </ul>
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   <strong>
    SCA, ADX, DFM, DFSA, ADGM FSRA Regulations
   </strong>
  </li>
 </ol>
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  <li>
   Act as the expert and provide advice and recommendations on all matters relating to SCA, ADX, , DFM,
   <strong>
    DFSA and ADGM FSRA
   </strong>
   regulations.
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   Keep informed and updated on all development and changes in laws, rules and regulation affecting the operations of the Company.
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 </ul>
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    Litigation
   </strong>
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   Direct and oversee all litigation and dispute matters (including suits, investigations and administrative proceedings) involving Al Ramz.
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   Develop and maintain a Litigation Register updated weekly with timelines, status, and conclusions.
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   Ensure timely engagement of external attorneys (within 5 days of service).
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   Oversee coordination between departments and external counsel, ensuring timely responses.
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   Attend all legal meetings with external counsel and monitor case strategy, costs, and outcomes.
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   Ensure strict compliance with regulatory reporting and confidentiality requirements regarding investigations.
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    Dispute Management
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   Advise on negotiation and dispute management with individual clients and/or organizations by applying expert knowledge in legal matters and recommending courses of action to management.
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    External Legal Counsel Oversight
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   Lead due diligence, onboarding, and supervision of external law firms.
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   Conduct biennial performance assessments using qualitative and quantitative metrics.
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   Manage external legal budgets, fee negotiations, and cost control.
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    Agreement Database and Legal Files
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   Maintain a database of all information related to legal and ADX and DFM regulation matters.
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   Review, draft, and negotiate all company contracts, ensuring compliance with internal templates and UAE law.
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   Maintain and update all Al Ramz house-form contract templates (SLAs, MSAs, NDAs, MoUs, MoAs, WSOs, PO T&amp;Cs) in accordance with the 3-year review cycle and ensure that the latest versions are available on internal portal for easy access by Al Ramz staff.
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   Establish and manage a Contract Register.
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   Enforce mandatory contract provisions (UAE law, AD courts, bilateral nature, non-automatic renewals, appropriate termination rights etc).
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   Maintain custody of all original executed legal contracts submitted by business units and ensure proper archiving.
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    Client Delegation of Authorised Person (PGAAS)
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   The Head of Legal oversees the preparation, review, and approval of all client Delegation of Authorized Person documents (
   <strong>
    PGAAS
   </strong>
   ) used for operating brokerage accounts. This responsibility forms part of the client onboarding process and requires close coordination with the Customer Service team and the Compliance team to ensure that each delegation is legally valid, accurately documented, and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements.
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    Power of Attorney &amp; Delegation of Authority Control
   </strong>
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   Approve issuance of all Power of Attorneys; enforce rules for specific POAs and prevent unauthorized delegation.
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   Initiate and recommend the following actions for MD/CEO and Board approval:
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   Formation/dissolution of entities
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   Commencement of litigation/arbitration
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   Issuance of guarantees or security
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   Termination of contracts
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   Signing of major agreements and NDAs
  </li>
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    Corporate Secretarial Assistance &amp; Structuring
   </strong>
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   Lead and oversee incorporation, dissolution, and corporate restructuring of entities across Al Ramz Group.
  </li>
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   Lead and oversee new financial service license application with ADGM FSRA, and monitor external consultant&rsquo;s work quality and progress
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   Ensure compliance with all applicable laws (Companies Law, Tax Laws, SCA Regulations, etc.).
  </li>
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   Draft and review MOAs for new entities and amendments.
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   Coordinate with regulators and stakeholders (Finance, HR, Compliance) to secure approvals.
  </li>
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    Internal and External Stakeholder Management
   </strong>
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   Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders in the Company by overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business&rsquo;s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk). Support executive management and Board of Directors with legal reporting matters.
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    Knowledge Development and Sharing
   </strong>
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   Track all changes in UAE laws, SCA/ADX/DFM/DFSA/ADGM FSRA regulations, and regulatory circulars.
  </li>
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   Maintain subscriptions to relevant legal databases and gazettes.
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   Provide timely update on changes in UAE laws and regulations to management, Compliance and Risk teams, and any relevant business units which are relevant to Al Ramz&rsquo;s business.
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   Lead legal training, workshops, and roadshows for staff to update on any significant changes in laws and regulations (e.g. Federal AML/CFT laws, Federal Commercial Companies Law, Federal and ADGM employment laws and regulations.)
  </li>
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    Licensing renewal and Regulatory Compliance
   </strong>
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   Coordinate with relevant internal departments (Compliance team, Corporate Affairs Officer) to track licensing status and regulatory changes.
  </li>
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   Coordinate with Compliance and other departments regarding regulatory submissions.
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   Monitor changes in licensing conditions and ensure timely implementation.
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    Insider Committee
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   The Head of Legal serves as a mandatory member of the Insider Committee, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with insider-trading rules. The Head of Legal oversees the verification of employee trading information, and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the quarterly Insider Report submitted to DFM in a timely manner.
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   The role ensures the Committee&rsquo;s processes follow regulatory expectations.
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   The Head of Legal supports Human Capital team for maintaining internal awareness of trading restrictions and reinforces compliance requirements for Al Ramz staff who have access to sensitive or confidential information.
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    Procurement Committee
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   The Head of Legal is a mandatory member of the Procurement Committee, providing legal review and assurance across all procurement activities.
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   Responsibilities include assessing legal and contractual risks in vendor proposals, evaluating the adequacy of terms and conditions, and ensuring adherence to approved templates, governing-law requirements, and the Delegation of Authority framework.
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   The Head of Legal validates that procurement decisions comply with company policies, regulatory obligations, and contractual-risk standards.
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   The role reviews vendor due-diligence findings, identifies legal exposures, and advises the Committee before final approvals.
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   Qualifications:
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   Mandatory: Degree in Law (preferably with specialisation in Commercial Law) with strong experience in financial sector.
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   Must be a qualified lawyer, licensed to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction and currently in good standing.
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   Desirable: Master&rsquo;s degree in Law
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  <strong>
   Competencies/ Skills:
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   Extensive knowledge of corporate law, disclosure requirements, compliance mandates.
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   Experienced in negotiation and dispute management
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   Comprehensive knowledge of securities brokerage/asset management/fund management/ financial advisory, market making and liquidity provision practices and UAE listed companies compliance.
  </li>
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   Good analytical, judgmental and interpretative skills.
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   Understanding of the regulatory environment &ndash; SCA, ADX,DFM, DFSA and ADGM FSRA rules and regulations.
  </li>
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   Excellent communications and presentation skills, fluent in Arabic and English
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 </p>
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  If you meet above requirements, then please send your CV (which should include your nationality and current location) to
  <strong>
   recruitment@alramz.ae
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Considering we receive high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates for interviews will be contacted.
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