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Confidential

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 The Head of Employment Law will serve as the organisation&rsquo;s senior legal advisor on all employment-related matters globally. This individual will lead the employment law function, providing strategic and practical guidance to senior leadership, HR, and business units on complex employment and labour issues across multiple jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Strategic Leadership:
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 Lead the global employment law team and oversee all employment-related legal matters across the company&rsquo;s jurisdictions.
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 Develop and implement the company&rsquo;s global employment law strategy in alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
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 Advisory &amp; Risk Management:
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 Advise executives, HR, and business leaders on employment law issues, including hiring, terminations, compensation, discrimination, whistleblowing, and workplace investigations.
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 Identify and mitigate legal risks related to employee relations, policies, and practices.
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 Policy Development &amp; Compliance:
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 Oversee the creation, review, and implementation of employment policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with local laws and alignment with global standards.
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 Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in key jurisdictions and provide proactive guidance.
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 Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution:
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 Manage employment-related litigation and disputes, including oversight of external counsel and strategy development.
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 Represent the company&rsquo;s interests in significant or sensitive employment matters.
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 Business Partnering:
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 Collaborate with HR, compliance, and business teams to ensure legal support for organisational change, restructuring, and M&amp;A activities.
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 Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from a legal perspective.
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 Team Leadership:
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 Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing global employment law team.
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 Promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development across regions.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
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 Qualified lawyer (e.g., Solicitor, Attorney, Barrister) with at least 10&ndash;15 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience, including significant international exposure.
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 Extensive experience in employment and labour law, ideally gained in both private practice and in-house at a multinational corporation.
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 Proven track record of managing complex cross-border employment issues.
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 Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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 Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.
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 Key Competencies
 
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 Strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and business objectives.
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 Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
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 High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed global organisation.
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Head of Employment Law

RemotePass

RemotePass is a UAE-based startup, working remotely from all over the world with a diversified team spread across 10+ different countries. RemotePass have the ambition to become a leading remote work enabler that simplifies the access to world class talents, with a believe that anyone should be able to work anytime, anywhere. RemotePass is backed by world class regional and international investors; BECO Capital, Wamda Capital, Khawarizmi VC, Wealth Well and Plug and Play. About the role As part of RemotePass growth, they are hiring an Operations and Legal Executive to join their EOR department and support internal teams, clients and employees with legal related questions. What do you need to be successful? <ul><li>Provide guidance and counsel to internal teams, clients, and their employees concerning legal matters related to employment.</li><li>Supervise and ensure compliance with operational and regulatory prerequisites in various countries.</li><li>Prepare, review, and manage legal documentation, including employment contracts and service agreements, to ensure their accuracy and relevance.</li><li>Collaborate with external legal counsel in different jurisdictions when necessary to address specific legal matters.</li><li>Offer legal advice and support to internal teams as needed, serving as a valuable resource for addressing legal concerns and inquiries.</li></ul> How important are you to the bottom line? As an Operations and Legal Executive, you play a pivotal role by ensuring legal compliance, risk management, operational efficiency, and ethical practices in RemotePass. Your ability to navigate complex legal landscapes while optimizing business operations contributes to the company and the company's growth, reputation, and overall success. What should you have done in your career? <ul><li>2 to 3 years Post-Qualified Experience at a law practice or within a Legal department</li><li>Good knowledge of global employment and cross-border labor laws</li><li>Exceptional communication and organizational skills</li><li>Capacity to work under pressure and deadlines</li><li>Commercial acumen</li><li>Fluent in English</li></ul> It will be a plus if you have : <ul><li>Employer-of-Record experience</li><li>Startup experience</li><li>Data governance and privacy (GDPR compliance and similar)</li><li>Be located with a 3-hour window of GST timezone</li></ul> What do you stand to gain? <ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Work remotely with flexible hours</li><li>International Health insurance</li><li>Performance bonuses</li></ul>

Operations and Legal Executive

Stephenson Harwood LLP

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 What We Will Offer
 
 
 
 If you require this document in an accessible format (e.g. large print), please contact hr.recruitment@shlegal.com
 
 
 We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.
 
 
 
 Team Structure
 
 
 
 We are looking for a mid-level associate to join the friendly and ambitious Employment Team at Stephenson Harwood. The team is highly regarded and recognised by the Chambers and Legal 500 directories. The team acts predominantly for employers but also has a strong senior executive practice. It attracts and retains a thriving standalone client base, as well as working extensively with clients and colleagues from other practice areas.
 
 
 Clients include international banks, public and private UK companies, professional services firms, multinationals, charities and professional services firms, many of which are household names. It covers the three main areas of employment law practice: HR advisory, litigation and transactional work.
 
 
 You will work closely with both partners and the wider team on a broad range of matters with high levels of responsibility and extensive client contact. Within a context of uncompromising standards of high quality legal and practical advice and commitment to client service, associates are given autonomy in running files with partner support and are fully engaged in developing client relationships and business opportunities. In combination with firm wide training and development programmes, the employment partners are committed to ensuring technical excellence and individual professional and personal development. This opportunity comes with lots of scope for professional/personal development and growth, building on the successful candidate&rsquo;s established skills and experience.
 
 
 
 Main Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Pro-active day to day matter management and advice
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 Liaison with clients under the supervision of a partner
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 Conducting litigation (with barristers and local advocates where appropriate)
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 Managing and completing transactional support
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 Respect of and adherence to client and internal deadlines
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 Clear, concise and unambiguous drafting
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 Maintaining up to date knowledge of law and practice
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 Conducting legal research using internal and external knowledge management resources
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 Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts
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 Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within SH
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 Attending business development and profile-raising events (client seminars, graduate recruitment activities)
 
 
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 Attributes/Skills Required
 
 
 
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 Demonstrates the Stephenson Harwood values of individuality, commitment, teamwork and straight talking
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 Hard working with a commitment to excellence in all areas of the role
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 Proactively seeking opportunities to become more rounded and accomplished
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 Interest in international, cross-border work
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 Keen commitment to business development
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 Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
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 Accuracy and attention to detail
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 Excellent verbal communication skills
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 Strong, commercial and concise drafting skills
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 Organised and able to work efficiently to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically
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 Flexibility in working hours and commitment to client service delivery
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 Good housekeeping/file management practices; manages and records time promptly and accurately
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 Resilient with the ability to handle setbacks and pressure
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 Cooperative and collaborative in approach and is able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles
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 Ability to always operate professionally and proactively
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 Active participant in self-development
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 Commercial awareness
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 Exhibits an understanding of the Firm&rsquo;s position in UAE and broader GCC market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitors
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 Excellent academic and professional qualifications
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 Ideally a commitment/connection to, or familiarity with, the region
 
 
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 About The Firm
 
 
 
 Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.
 
 
 Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.
 
 
 With more than 1,500 people, including 220+ partners, across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.
 
 
 We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
 
 
 220+ PARTNERS
 
 
 10 OFFICES
 
 
 45+ LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR PEOPLE
 
 
 Offices in Al Khobar, Athens, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and associated office in Guangzhou
 
 
 
 Our Brand Strengths
 
 
 
 
 GO FAR, GO TOGETHER
 
 
 
 
 EXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAW
 
 
 
 
 CAN DO PERSONALITIES
 
 
 
 
 ALWAYS READY
 
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Employment Associate

Al Riyady

Industry: Logistics Location: Barsha Heights, Dubai Salary: AED 4,000 &ndash; 5,000 Availability: Immediate JoinerRole OverviewA confidential opportunity for a HR cum PA professional to support daily HR operations and administrative functions. The role also includes acting as a Personal Assistant (PA) to management, requiring discretion, organization, and strong coordination skills.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle HR administrative tasks including employee records and documentation</li><li>Support recruitment, onboarding, and attendance tracking</li><li>Assist with payroll coordination and HR compliance</li><li>Ensure adherence to UAE Labour Law</li><li>Provide general administrative and office support</li><li>Act as a PA to management, managing schedules and correspondence</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Proven UAE experience in HR and administration</li><li>Good knowledge of UAE Labour Law</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills</li><li>Professional, discreet, and reliable</li><li>Immediate availability</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED4,500.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Nationality?</li><li>How many years of UAE experience in HR &amp; administration do you have?</li><li>Expected salary?</li><li>Immediate Joiner?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

HR cum PA (UAE Labour Law Knowledge) - PINOY

WORDCRAFT LEGAL TRANSLATION

Wordcraft Legal Translation is looking for a dynamic and motivated Female Arabic-Speaking Sales Specialist to join our growing team.If you enjoy client interaction, field visits, and building long-term professional relationships&mdash;especially with law firms and advocates&mdash;this role is for you.Position:Sales Specialist (Female &ndash; Arabic Speaker)Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Promote Wordcraft&rsquo;s legal translation and related services to law firms, legal advocates, and corporate clients</li><li>Conduct field visits to law offices, courts, and corporate locations</li><li>Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with legal professionals</li><li>Identify new business opportunities and generate qualified leads</li><li>Achieve monthly sales targets and contribute to business growth</li><li>Coordinate with internal translation, operations, and customer support teams</li><li>Follow up on quotations, client inquiries, and ongoing requirements</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Fluent in Arabic and English (Mandatory)</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills</li><li>Minimum 1 year of sales or business development experience</li><li>(Experience in legal translation, legal services, or B2B services is an advantage)</li><li>Comfortable with field sales and client visits</li></ul><ul><li>UAE driving license is an advantageWhat We Offer:</li></ul><ul><li>Attractive salary + performance-based incentives</li><li>Employment visa &amp; medical insurance</li><li>Professional work environment with growth opportunities</li><li>Supportive team and structured sales processes</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time Location: UAEJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthLanguage:<ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul>

Sales & Business Development Executive (Arabic Speaker)

Abronn FZE

Position: Talent Acquisition SpecialistCompany: Abronn FZELocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEmployment Type: Full-TimeCompany OverviewAbronn FZE is a Dubai-based organization and a recognized leader in ambulance manufacturing and medical equipment supply, serving international markets including the UK, KSA, Peru, Turkey, and beyond. The company specializes in the design and manufacturing of customized emergency and specialty vehicles and the supply of comprehensive medical, mobility, and fire &amp; safety solutions.Position SummaryThe Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing the complete recruitment lifecycle to support Abronn FZE&rsquo;s operational and strategic workforce requirements. This role requires strong professional judgment, effective stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to recruitment best practices and UAE labor regulations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across technical, operational, and corporate roles</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with department heads to understand manpower requirements and hiring priorities</li></ul><ul><li>Source qualified candidates through job portals, professional networks, referrals, and direct search</li></ul><ul><li>Screen applications and conduct structured initial interviews</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and senior leadership</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare and publish job advertisements aligned with company branding standards</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate recruitment records, trackers, and candidate databases</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure full compliance with UAE labor laws, Free Zone regulations, and company policies</li></ul><ul><li>Support offer preparation, onboarding documentation, and joining formalities</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for future hiring needs</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 2&ndash;5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or medical sectors is an advantage</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of recruitment methodologies and sourcing techniques</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>Core Competencies<ul><li>Professional communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul><ul><li>Strong organizational and time-management abilities</li></ul><ul><li>Attention to detail and confidentiality</li></ul><ul><li>Stakeholder management and coordination</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in recruitment platforms and Microsoft Office</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary package</li></ul><ul><li>Company-sponsored UAE employment visa</li></ul><ul><li>Medical insurance coverage</li></ul><ul><li>Annual leave and benefits in accordance with UAE Labor Law</li></ul><ul><li>Professional and supportive work environment</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sloaneshorey

Partner/Managing Director, MENAUAE-based (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)Corporate Intelligence and Investigations firm is looking to build a market-leading MENA practice in the UAE.They are seeking a Partner or Managing Director to lead client development and execute source-led enquiries supporting any deals and disputes their clients (law firms, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, governments, MNCs) may have.Duties:<ul><li>Develop business and client relationships</li><li>Advise clients</li><li>Lead assignments</li><li>Develop a source network in the region</li><li>Manage a small high-performing team</li></ul>Ideal background:<ul><li>18-25+ years of experience</li><li>Background in consulting, policy, law, investigations, intelligence</li><li>Substantive Gulf/Middle East experience</li></ul>Hiring Firm:Corporate intelligence and investigations firm which legally obtains information and insights that are not publicly available through a human source network, supporting corporates, lawyers, and investors globally across all sectors.The firm provides intelligence to support all transactions: acquisitions, divestments, minority stakes, joint ventures, market entry/exit etc., and to support disputes by filling information gaps and providing insights to debunks claims, identify fabrications, profile witnesses, and identify evidence.Their analysts provide intelligence on:<ul><li>People: integrity, reputation, fraud, corruption, bribery, political exposure</li><li>Entities: sanctions compliance, supply chain integrity, human rights, and modern slavery</li><li>Markets: geopolitical risk, regulatory risk, market entry</li></ul>SLOANE SHOREYStrategic advisor on leadership appointments and specialist hires across the risk lifecycle: supporting due diligence, regulation, and dispute resolution in international business and investments.Sloane Shorey Consulting is an independent executive search and recruitment firm which works with global consulting firms, financial institutions, and private investment funds, delivering confidential searches and discreet hires in corporate intelligence, forensic investigations, and regulatory advisory.Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307

Partner/Managing Director, MENA

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