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CapeClarke

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 Bilingual Disputes Lawyer &ndash; Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Bilingual Disputes Lawyer
 
 to join a well-established legal practice in
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 . This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their disputes practice within the UAE and the wider Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 The successful candidate will work on a broad range of contentious matters, advising local and international clients across commercial and civil disputes. The role involves drafting, advisory work, and supporting dispute resolution proceedings within the UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advising clients on commercial and civil disputes under UAE law
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 Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal correspondence
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 Assisting with litigation and dispute resolution proceedings
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 Liaising with courts, authorities, and opposing counsel
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 Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes
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 Managing matters efficiently and delivering practical legal advice
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 Requirements
 
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 Qualified lawyer with
 
 2&ndash;6 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience (PQE)
 
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 Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience working in the Middle East
 
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 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English
 
 , including legal drafting
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 Strong understanding of UAE dispute resolution procedures
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 Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 What&rsquo;s on Offer
 
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 Competitive remuneration package
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 Exposure to high-quality disputes work
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 Collaborative and professional working environment
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 Long-term career development opportunities in Abu Dhabi
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Disputes Lawyer

Clyde & Co

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 The Role
 
 
 
 
 Department
 
 : IFPD (Insurance, Financial and Professional Disputes)
 
 
 
 Location
 
 : Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 Role
 
 : Associate
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 The firm's market leading insurance litigation practice is growing, and we are looking to hire an associate to assist the partners with insurance, financial and professional disputes. The role is based in Abu Dhabi, but the candidate will be part of our regional Insurance, Professional, and Financial Disputes (IFPD) Department and will be involved in matters across the GCC and broader Middle East.
 
 
 Clyde &amp; Co&rsquo;s Global and Middle East IFPD Departments are market leading and provide the full range of dispute resolution services to insurers, financial services firms, professionals, and directors and officers.
 
 
 The successful candidate will be joining a team in our IFPD Department that is based in Abu Dhabi. You will mainly work with partner Alfred Thornton, who focuses on all forms of dispute resolution. The Abu Dhabi IFPD team is currently advising on and/or representing parties in multiple arbitrations (both ad hoc and institutional), mediations, regional common law court disputes, and &lsquo;onshore&rsquo; court proceedings. The matters the team is currently handling primarily involve construction, engineering and energy insurance coverage related disputes; defending construction professionals against professional negligence claims; reinsurance related disputes; and recoveries on behalf of insurers.
 
 
 Most of the partners and senior lawyers in our regional IFPD Department are internal promotions. We are looking for a candidate that is similarly eager to develop their career as a dispute resolution lawyer and complement a close-knit team of colleagues that all have a long-term commitment to the development of the team and more broadly to Clyde &amp; Co in Abu Dhabi.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 The main responsibilities of the role are:
 
 
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 to manage a case load of litigation and arbitration matters; including subrogated recoveries and the defence of insured professionals;
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 to provide advice to clients on dispute resolution strategy and to work with colleagues in other offices to manage cross-border litigation (both across the GCC and further afield);
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 to research, draft and prepare advice and pleadings to efficiently progress matters;
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 to work as part of a regional disputes team and to support partners and legal directors with general commercial litigation where necessary; and
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 to participate in our IFPD department's business development and marketing initiatives, including contributing to client training and drafting of articles on legal developments of relevance to our clients.
 
 
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 Candidate Requirements
 
 
 
 We are interested in candidates with the following:
 
 
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 3 - 5 years' PQE;
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 Common law qualified;
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 Training and disputes experience gained at a well-regarded law firm, with at least two years of experience in the Middle East;
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 Experience in drafting pleadings, submissions and applications in arbitrations and/or Court proceedings;
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 Bilingual in English and Arabic (must be able to write);
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 A genuine interest in developing a long-term career as an experienced litigator with the leading insurance disputes practice in the Middle East;
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 A willingness to learn different systems of law, both civil and common law, and to take a pro-active approach in understanding the commercial issues faced by clients in the sector we service; and
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 An ability to both work in a large team that will comprise lawyers that will be both more junior and senior, and autonomously.
 
 
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 The Firm
 
 
 
 When you work at Clyde &amp; Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
 
 
 
 Our Commitment
 
 
 
 Clyde &amp; Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
 
 
 
 A Note on Privacy
 
 
 
 Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde &amp; Co (we) may hold about you, what it&rsquo;s used for, how it&rsquo;s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
 
 
 If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde &amp; Co are aware of this privacy notice.
 
 
 This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde &amp; Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
 
 
 
 
 الشركة
 
 
 
 
 
 عند انضمامك إلى شركة كلايد أند كو، تصبح جزءًا من فريق عالمي يضم 500 شريك، و2400 محامٍ، و3200 متخصص قانوني، وأكثر من 5500 موظف فيما يقارب 70 مكتباً وفرعاً حول العالم
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 تشكل قيمنا المبادئ التي توجه قراراتنا، وتوحدنا في مساعينا، وتعزز جودة أدائنا سواء تجاه عملائنا أو شركتنا. نعمل بروح الفريق الواحد، ونتميّز في خدمة عملائنا، ونحتفي بالاختلاف، ونتصرف بجرأة.
 
 
 
 
 نلتزم بالعمل بمسؤولية من خلال السعي نحو بناء قوة عاملة متنوعة وشاملة تعكس المجتمعات والعملاء الذين نخدمهم. كما نكرس جهودنا لتوفير بيئة تمكّن الجميع من تحقيق إمكاناتهم الكاملة، وتسخير مهاراتهم القانونية والمهنية في دعم مجتمعاتهم. نُجسّد هذا الالتزام من خلال تقديم الخدمات القانونية المجانية، والمشاركة في الأعمال التطوعية، وبناء شراكات خيرية، إلى جانب تقليل أثرنا البيئي، بما في ذلك التزامنا بمعيار صافي الانبعاثات الصفرية ووضع أهداف طموحة لخفض الانبعاثات.
 
 
 
 
 
 التزامنا
 
 
 
 
 
 تفخر كلايد أند كو بكونها شركة ملتزمة بمبادئ تكافؤ الفرص. تشجعنا
 
 
 قيمنا
 
 
 على دعم العدالة، والاحتفاء بالتنوع، ورفض جميع أشكال التمييز في بيئة العمل، بما يتيح لكل فرد فرصة التميز والنجاح في مسيرته المهنية. ولذلك، نرحب بجميع طلبات التوظيف من الأفراد المؤهلين، بغض النظر عن خلفياتهم أو هوياتهم.
 
 
 للتعرّف على خطوات عملية المقابلة لدينا
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 ملاحظة بشأن الخصوصية
 
 
 
 
 
 نرجو منك تخصيص بعض الوقت لقراءة
 
 
 إشعار الخصوصية
 
 
 الخاص بنا، والذي يوضح البيانات الشخصية التي قد تحتفظ بها الشركة، وأغراض استخدامها، وآلية جمعها، وحقوقك بصفتك صاحب بيانات وطرق التواصل معنا.
 
 
 
 
 إذا كنت تقدم مرشحاً بالنيابة عن وكالة توظيف شريكة، فإن من مسؤوليتك الأساسية والضرورية التأكد من أن المرشح المتقدم للعمل لدى
 
 
 الشركة قد اطّلع على هذا الإشعار
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 يرجى ملاحظة أن هذا الوصف الوظيفي يعكس الوضع الحالي، إلا أن شركة
 
 
 كلايد آند كو تحتفظ بحقها في تعديله بشكل معقول بما يتماشى مع احتياجات العمل المتغيرة
 
 
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Associate

Saipem

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

AppliedAI

<div>
 
 
 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).
 </li>
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 Advise on commercial risk, contractual positions, and business-critical transactions.
 </li>
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 Prepare Board and shareholder documentation, resolutions, and corporate filings.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk, Compliance &amp; Regulatory
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise on global compliance requirements including GDPR, ADGM/UAE regulations, AI governance, IP protection, and other relevant standards.
 </li>
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 Develop internal policies and frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, contract lifecycle management, and corporate governance.
 </li>
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 Work with Product, Engineering, People, and Operations to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 General Advisory
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Support People &amp; Culture with employment contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, and cross-border employment considerations.
 </li>
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 Prepare and manage responses for disputes, regulatory inquiries, enforcement matters, and government submissions.
 </li>
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 Coordinate and manage external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and specialist matters.
 </li>
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 Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal teams to enable fast, informed decision-making.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Projects
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Support M&amp;A due diligence, joint ventures, partnerships, and investment activity.
 </li>
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 Assist with IP strategy, including trademarks, licensing, and protection of proprietary assets.
 </li>
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 Contribute to building scalable legal systems, playbooks, and internal training to support company growth.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred).
 </li>
 <li>
 3-7 years PQE gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong corporate/commercial background; experience with technology, SaaS, or data-driven businesses is an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to understand technical concepts and work closely with product and engineering teams.
 </li>
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 Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement, and the ability to balance risk with business objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 High learning agility, strong analytical skills, and confidence operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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.
 </li>
 <li>
 21 days of paid annual leave.
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 Comprehensive private health insurance.
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 Visa sponsorship for international candidates.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Corporate Legal Counsel

A&M INTERNATIONAL

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

Senior Lawyer

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment

Overview This global health care group is seeking a talented and dynamic counsel to join and lead the Data Protection legal team for this arm of their business. The role involves advising across the business on various legal risks and obligations under data protection and regulatory laws across the MENA region and beyond. The role is a great opportunity for any candidate who is keen to tackle some of today's toughest and important legal challenges in this cutting-edge area of law. You must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs. In addition, you must have the ability to operate independently in a small but growing international legal team, working on issues in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. This role will provide strategic and tactical legal counseling to internal legal, product, operations and business teams on a range of privacy, data protection, and security related legal and compliance initiatives and disputes for the group of companies. This role will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with data protection regulators throughout both the Middle East and globally. This is a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist healthcare product lawyers in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions, and other related guidelines on product features</li><li>Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy and security-related legal matters, including areas related to partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities</li><li>Develop regulatory strategy in connection with new product features and initiatives, and coordinate responses to inquiries from data protection regulators in those regions</li><li>Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across the business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments</li><li>Work with the wider legal team on regulatory and data protection matters</li><li>Help draft and oversee the development and management of the business (and its affiliates') terms and data policies across the full range of the healthcare providers' different products</li><li>Help develop and conduct general and role-specific data protection trainings across the business</li></ul> Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>8+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or prior in-house experience with internet or technology companies (applicable regulatory, or product counseling will be considered)</li><li>Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for the healthcare environment</li><li>Lawyer qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the Middle East. (UK / US / Australia / Canada and Ireland etc)</li><li>Ability to prioritize work and provide advice under deadlines</li><li>Business judgment and client counseling experience</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>In-depth knowledge of legal issues in the area of healthcare / medical devices / laboratories including an excellent understanding of regional or country specific data protection laws in the Middle East and/or globally</li><li>Industry or government experience working directly with data protection authorities in the Middle East and/or Africa</li><li>Experience in driving and managing large-scale data protection projects across multiple jurisdictions is a plus</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul>

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