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Plaza Premium Group

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hello! Welcome to Plaza Premium Group, we're people passionate about "Making Travel Better". We are a global company with team members from all walks of life, together we are #PPGFamily, together we are building a legacy. You don't need to be from this industry, you do need to be passionate.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our promise to you:
 
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 We will respect and value your background and perspectives
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 We will work together with integrity
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 We will share our incredible pride for job, company and industry
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 What we ask of you:
 
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 Bring passion to all that you do
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 Listen, move fast and think innovatively
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 Speak up, have ideas and share them
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 Believe in customer service, and treating every person with kindness
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 As industry leaders in innovating global airport hospitality, you will work with colleagues from all parts of the world for a truly global experience. You will help and craft services and facilities in over 200 locations in more than 60 international airports across the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 We were established in HK in 1998 by someone who understood the value of an airport lounge and felt that the experience shouldn't just be limited to a closed-circuit group of travelers. Through the years we have worked incredibly hard to create an experience which is both accessible and quality. Almost 25 years later we now span four core business segments: airport lounges, airport terminal hotels, airport meet &amp; greet services, and a range of airport dining concepts.
 
 
 In addition to our own brands, PPG provides airport hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances and corporates around the world. Here are a few names you might recognize: Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa etc.
 
 
 With the future of travel always in sight, we created Smart Traveler, a mobile-app rewards program underpinned by in-house technology. We are fast-moving and always evolving to drive our purpose of making travel better.
 
 
 
 
 
 Join our family today.
 
 
 Together, we'll make travel better.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Scope
 
 
 
 The Regional Legal Counsel is responsible to provide legal advice for the Plaza Premium Group (PPG)&rsquo;s Middle East / Africa (MEA) regional team to support business objectives and legal requirements. The legal portfolio covers legal corporate and commercial matters for PPG including reviewing and drafting of commercial contracts, legal documents and any other related documents.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 &bull;Review/drafts and advise on all legal related issues, documents, agreements, legal opinions, etc as per assigned job scope.
 
 
 &bull;Liaise with internal stakeholders (HQ Legal, HKHQ, regional and local) including providing strategic legal advice, attending meetings, calls and coordinating with external counsels.
 
 
 &bull;Handle RFP for Middle East team of external counsels - source, negotiate, prepare summary for approval.
 
 
 &bull;Manage and provide legal advice on company disputes, litigation proceedings and labour matters.
 
 
 &bull;Provide the Management with advice and analysis on legal risks to protect the Company&rsquo;s interest and reputation.
 
 
 &bull;Liaise, follow-up, monitor and conduct meetings/calls with external counsels on legal matters.
 
 
 &bull;Ensure compliance of business operations and projects with relevant laws and regulations
 
 
 &bull;To update with the latest developments or revision of the relevant laws and regulations applicable to the Group and keep abreast of the legal landscape and framework development
 
 
 &bull;Such other legal/related matters requested by Global Director from time to time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 &bull;Candidate must have recognized Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
 
 
 &bull;Preferably with at least 5 years of PQE with at least 3 years in legal practice and remainder as in-house counsel in a multinational, multicultural corporation with experience within the Middle East region.
 
 
 &bull;Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
 
 
 &bull;Good drafting skills &amp; good knowledge of commercial and corporate law.
 
 
 &bull;Good English language skills. Knowledge of written and verbal Arabic language is a must.
 
 
 &bull;Experience in regional roles in Middle East will be an advantage.
 
 
 &bull;Able to work in a fast-paced business environment and within tight deadlines.
 
 
 &bull;Detail-oriented with a strong commercial acumen.
 
 
 
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Legal Counsel

Oracle

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 The Senior Legal Counsel will provide in-house legal services across countries in the Middle East region with focus on transactional work supporting the business in negotiating, drafting and closing cloud transactions. The position is based in Dubai. The Middle East Legal function is part of the wider EMEA Legal organisation.
 
 
 The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Senior Legal Director, Middle East (located in Dubai) and will be responsible for the following main tasks and activities in relation to cloud transactions:
 
 
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 Advising the business on legal and contractual matters, including the structuring of contracts and appropriate documents to be used
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 Assisting the business in negotiations with customers and partners (including face-to-face meetings when required)
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 Working closely with sales management to ensure alignment and appropriate prioritization of legal resource
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 Working closely with Oracle&rsquo;s Customer Deal Desk group, product compliance teams, operations teams, and the Privacy &amp; Security Legal group, including in connection with internal approvals and consequent drafting, to ensure a smooth and efficient support to the business and compliance with Oracle policies and procedures as well as local laws and regulations
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 Identifying, analysing and assessing legal/contractual risk in connection with business transactions, including in connection with internal approvals to assist approvers in making decisions on an informed basis
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 Reviewing, vetting and drafting of non-standard contracts and clauses
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 Localizing Oracle model standard agreements and clauses when required
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 Responding to various ad-hoc queries
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 Assist in connection with disputes and litigation matters (related to cloud transactions)
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 Assisting the Compliance &amp; Ethics group in connection with compliance cases (related to cloud transactions)
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 Working with other legal groups in EMEA in connection with cross-border deals and EMEA-wide initiatives and projects
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 Providing legal training and updates to the business and other functions on cloud contracting matters and developments
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 Performing various other tasks as are relevant for an in-house lawyer
 
 
 
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 Minimum job requirements:
 
 
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 Fluency in English and Arabic, oral and written
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 Law degree
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 6-8 years of relevant work experience with a significant proportion of that time spent supporting cloud transactions; experience from an in-house legal function will be a distinct plus
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 Basic computer skills (including experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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 Willingness to travel if required (not often)
 
 
 
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 Required key skills:
 
 
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 Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain legal matters to non-lawyers
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 Excellent negotiation skills
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 Well-organized, structured and proactive way of working, including adherence to deadlines
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 Sound judgment
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 Creative thinking and problem solving orientation
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 Business orientation; ability to balance legal considerations with commercial considerations
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 Ability to work independently but also as part of teams
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 Ability to perform under pressure in an often fast-paced environment
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 Ability to work in an environment with multiple stakeholders and within a framework governed by corporate policies and business practices
 
 
 
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 Responsible for providing legal advice to the organization. Close liaison to business in providing a variety of corporate and commercial legal services. May perform litigation on Oracle's behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal, administrative or investigative actions handled by outside counsel. May draft, review, and negotiate major and/or non-standard technology contracts with public and private sector customers, including licensing agreements, professional services agreements, and cloud services agreements. May advise on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance. Responds to ad hoc queries to include identification, analysis, and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate legal solutions. Works closely with other lawyers throughout Oracle and coordinates legal matters handled by outside lawyers. Demonstrates deep general commercial or functional knowledge across a wide range of sub disciplines within the individual's specialty area(s), (e.g., general corporate law, antitrust/competition law, securities compliance and regulatory, employment law, immigration law, cloud transactions, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, contract management, intellectual property, trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry)
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Career Level - IC4
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.
 
 
 True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.
 
 
 Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans&rsquo; status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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Senior Legal Counsel , Cloud

Alaan

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Alaan</h1>
Alaan is the Middle East&rsquo;s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money. 
Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.
Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 2,000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, including G42, Careem, McDonald&rsquo;s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.
In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we&rsquo;ve done it while becoming profitable.
Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups- Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.
We&rsquo;re not just building software. We&rsquo;re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About the role</h1>
We're looking for an ambitious lawyer to join our nascent legal team and help scale our B2B fintech operations across the GCC region. As our legal counsel, you'll work independently on a diverse range of legal matters while collaborating closely with Product, Sales, and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad legal experience in a fast-growing Series A-B fintech environment, working on everything from commercial contracts to regulatory compliance across multiple GCC markets.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you'll do</h1><ul><li>
Supporting business teams in new market initiatives and product launches across GCC jurisdictions</li><li>
Leading with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and corporate governance matters</li><li>
Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership deals, and customer terms of service for products</li><li>
Advising on legal aspects of product development across our suite of fintech products</li><li>
Assisting with drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures across business units and markets</li><li>
Assisting with contract management processes and related operational tasks</li><li>
Documenting legal precedents and contributing to internal knowledge sharing and legal playbooks</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we are looking for</h1><ul><li>
Qualification as a lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction</li><li>
2-4 years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel, ideally relevant experience working with fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology companies</li><li>
Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills</li><li>
Basic understanding of financial services regulations and corporate compliance requirements</li><li>
Self-motivated individual who can work independently while supporting cross-functional teams</li><li>
Excellent communication skills and business judgment</li><li>
Experience with GCC legal frameworks or willingness to quickly develop expertise in the region</li><li>
Fluent in Arabic and English</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What's in it for you</h1><ul><li>
Contribute to building the Middle East&rsquo;s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up</li><li>
Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability</li><li>
Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance</li><li>
Participate in exciting offsite events</li><li>
Competitive salary and equity</li><li>
Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more</li></ul></div>

Legal Associate

Emirates Flight Catering

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 To provide sound, timely and strategic legal advice and support to the Company and its subsidiaries across a range of legal affairs matters, enabling informed decision-making and the achievement of business objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Result Areas:
 
 
 1.Provide sound, timely and strategic legal advice and support to business divisions and internal departments (including but not limited to HR, Commercial Teams, Sourcing &amp; Solution, Finance, Internal Audit, Ethics, Compliance &amp; Privacy, IT, QHSE, etc.)
 
 
 2.Draft, review and assist with the negotiation of a wide range of contracts, corporate and legal documentation to support the Company*s initiatives; Identify and analyze risk areas from a legal perspective; Advise on contract conflicts and interpretations; Provide explanations and counter clauses to ensure that the Company*s interest is protected and the best commercial and legal positions are maintained.
 
 
 3.Provide effective legal inputs on various Company*s strategic initiatives, projects, policies and process improvement/ development.
 
 
 4. Conduct research on various legal matters, including issues on legal applicability, best market practices, commentaries and jurisprudence.
 
 
 5.Keep abreast of all legal and regulatory changes that may affect the Company across all areas; Suggest amendments to internal policies, SOPs and contracts to reflect those changes.
 
 
 6.Plan and oversee the legal activities involved in the preparation, processing, review, maintenance and distribution of legal records, documents, reports and correspondence, including liaising with translators, notary public, Government entities and external counsels.
 
 
 7.Appear at various internal forums for imparting legal awareness training; Educate the business teams and individuals involved in negotiating complex commercial deals, such that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and subsequently work with them as the agreements are drafted, revised and completed.
 
 
 8.Assist with Insurance-related matters.
 
 
 9.Manage, maintain and propose improvements to the Legal Department*s Matter Management System; Ensure proper filing and record-keeping of the legal documentation. Ensure compliance with the Legal Department*s SOPs, processes and procedures, escalation matrices and standards.
 
 
 10. Engage and coordinate with external counsel as required, ensuring timelines are met, budgets are adhered to, and effective liaison with the business is maintained.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Context:
 
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 Responsible for balancing conflicting business demands, producing high-quality, practical and commercially oriented legal advice.
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 Where required, managing allocated outsourced work and communicating effectively to ensure relevant stakeholders are fully informed of progress towards the resolution of problems and the completion of their projects. Ensure that complex or high-level matters are completed correctly and referred to the Head of Legal as appropriate.
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 Ensure professional knowledge is maintained and applied by monitoring and reviewing legal publications and legislative changes, attending regular training, and ensuring that any such changes are shared within the team.
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 As required, provide support to the Head of Legal.
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Minimum Experience:
 
 
 Education Qualification:
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications: Law degree from a recognized university, including qualification as a solicitor, barrister, attorney or equivalent.
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 a) Years of Experience: 5+ years post-graduate experience in a corporate group, in-house legal department, or law firm. Previous UK, UAE or other GCC country experience will be an advantage.
 
 
 
 
 
 b) Area of Experience: Generalist. Specialized knowledge and experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and advising on Company-wide projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 a) An excellent technical and practical knowledge of contract law, close attention to detail, the ability to priorities workload and be an effective communicator.
 
 
 b) Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills.
 
 
 c) Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
 
 
 d) Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work.
 
 
 
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Legal Affairs Manager (Legal Counsel)

Dubai Holding

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 About Dubai Holding Land Estates:
 
 
 
 Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai&rsquo;s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 Through the centralization of Dubai Holding&rsquo;s land bank, Dubai Holding Land Estates focuses on large-scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, whilst also supporting the business&rsquo;s commitment to sustainable urban development and strategic land portfolio management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose Overview:
 
 
 
 The role holder is responsible for providing strategic, business-focused legal advice and transaction support across Dubai Holding Land Estates (DHLE) to effectively manage legal risk for real estate master planning, land-use changes, leasing, and infrastructure awarding. The role holder leads drafting and negotiation of land investor agreements and development transactions; ensures compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and DH governance; interfaces with government and regulatory authorities to secure approvals and registrations; and communicates legal risks, implications, and options to senior leadership to enable informed, timely decision-making.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Act as a strategic legal advisor to DHLE, providing expert legal counsel to senior leadership to support business initiatives.
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 Provide strategic legal advice on master planning, land-use changes, parcel reconfiguration, leasing, and infrastructure awarding.
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 Identify and mitigate planning, procurement, construction, and leasing risks; maintain a legal risk register for major land transactions and infrastructure packages.
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 Advise on all applicable legal and regulatory matters across the UAE and relevant international jurisdictions to protect the group&rsquo;s interests.
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 Manage and oversee the Group&rsquo;s trademark portfolio and ensure effective protection of intellectual property rights, including enforcement actions.
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 Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and market practices, ensuring timely communication of impacts to leadership.
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 Support and collaborate with Dubai Holding Corporate teams (Litigation, Financing, Employment, Data Privacy, Corporate Affairs) and provide CE-level reporting on key matters.
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 Government, Regulatory &amp; Approvals
 
 
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 Lead legal interactions with DLD, DDA/Trakhees, Dubai Municipality, and other regulatory authorities including utility entities on legal matters to secure land registration, zoning/land-use change, masterplan approvals and permits.
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 Advise on development obligations, impact fees, public realm commitments, and utility interface agreements; negotiate servitudes/easements, rights-of-way, and utility corridor documentation.
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 Contract Management and Development Controls
 
 
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 Lead and review contract drafting, negotiation, and finalization to ensure agreements accurately reflect commercial intent and comply with internal policies and applicable laws.
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 Ensure leasing contracts and all standard agreements are updated, uniform, and aligned with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate SPAs, MoUs, Option Agreements, Development Agreements, JV/Shareholders Agreements, and co-development arrangements.
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 Develop and/or review Master Community Declarations, Development Control Regulations (DCRs), ARC approvals frameworks, and governance of common areas/infrastructure.
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 Vendor Selection &amp; Management
 
 
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 Evaluate, recommend, and manage external legal counsel to ensure access to specialized, high-quality, and cost-effective legal support.
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 Maintain strong professional relationships with external law firms and legal service providers.
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 Monitor vendor performance, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables, and escalate issues where corrective action is needed.
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 Policies, Processes, Systems &amp; Procedures
 
 
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 Support the development and enhancement of legal policies, systems, processes, and controls to deliver excellence, innovation, and compliance.
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 Oversee the implementation of major legal procedural standards and ensure all areas of the function adhere to regulatory and internal governance requirements.
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 Own DHLE Legal template suite for transactions, leases, and procurement; implement approval matrices, contract routing, and document control; integrate with BCM and governance requirements
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 Key Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D) or equivalent from an internationally recognized law school or university and admission (to the relevant bar or equivalent) to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction.
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 Minimum 8 years of post-qualification legal experience.
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 Senior roles within in-house legal functions or recognized law firms, with strong exposure to real estate development, land transactions, leasing, and infrastructure/EPC contracting.
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 Demonstrable track record advising senior management on complex land, planning, and commercial matters across UAE.
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 Extensive knowledge of the UAE&rsquo;s Federal and Emirate laws, regulations, and standards.
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 About the Benefits:
 
 
 
 At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.
 
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Associate Director - Legal - Dubai Holding Land Estates

PayPal

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 The Company
 
 
 PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
 
 
 We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
 
 
 We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
 
 
 Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do &ndash; and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
 
 
 
 Job Description Summary:
 
 
 This position will lead our legal function in the Middle East and Africa and is based in Dubai. The position involves working closely with the business to support key strategic initiatives across MEA in particular advising on the launch of new products, relevant law and regulation that impacts the PayPal business and its products and supporting disputes and litigation, data privacy and commercial negotiations. In addition, the role will provide governance support to relevant legal entities across the region.
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 Essential Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Provide strategic legal advice and support to senior management, influencing business strategy an decision making.
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 Anticipate regulatory and legal risks, and proactively design strategies to manage them.
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 Perform legal and regulatory compliance risk assessments, propose creative solutions where applicable, and help advance business objectives.
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 Manage escalations, collaborate across other teams and develop solutions to enable business partners to achieve their goals.
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 Develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services.
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 Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, leading the adoption of cutting-edge legal technologies and best practices.
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 Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing forward-looking risk management strategies.
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 Provide key inputs as an industry leader and expert, staying ahead of legal trends and influencing industry standards.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Expected Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 10+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
 
 
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 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Additional Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications
 
 
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 Working with the PayPal business teams to advise on the development and implementation of new products and services, including the regulatory and business risk implications across the MEA.
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 Dealing with regulatory issues and advising on the impact of new and existing laws and regulations and local governance matters.
 </li>
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 Advising on and negotiating agreements with key partners, payment processors and financial institutions to further the expansion of the PayPal business.
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 Helping to develop and build the wider, non-legal team&rsquo;s understanding of relevant laws and regulations to encourage a culture of compliance and responsibility.
 
 
 
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 The ideal candidate will be an accomplished senior lawyer with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, work with senior management and execute on a cross-functional basis in a fast paced environment.
 
 
 To succeed in this challenging role, candidates should be mature, self-motivated and well-organised with excellent communication and problem solving skills. Candidates should also be flexible with a global outlook and collaborative working style.
 
 
 An ability to work in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders is essential. PayPal is a global company and the successful candidate will need to have flexibility to work with and occasionally accommodate colleagues in different time zones.
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Admitted as a lawyer with at least 6 year&rsquo;s post-admission experience gained in a law firm or as in-house counsel
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 Experience in banking, payments, financial services or fintech would be desirable
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 Ability to collaborate with senior management and cross functional stakeholders
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 Accomplished senior lawyer with a keen attention for detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
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 Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances
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 Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities
 </li>
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 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and matrixed organisation
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 Flexibility to work with colleagues in Europe, the United States and Asia and accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to their time zones
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
 
 
 For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
 
 
 
 Our Benefits:
 
 
 
 At PayPal, we&rsquo;re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can&rsquo;t do this without our most important asset-you. That&rsquo;s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
 
 
 We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx
 
 
 
 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 
 
 
 PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
 
 
 
 Belonging at PayPal:
 
 
 
 Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
 
 
 Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
 
 
 We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply.
 
 
 REQ ID R0133423
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Director, Legal Counsel - MEA

Huda Beauty

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 Who We Are:
 
 At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratised beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Summary:
 
 Reporting directly to our General Counsel, Huda Beauty seeks a pragmatic, commercially-minded Director, Corporate and Commercial to establish and scale the Group&rsquo;s legal function across corporate and commercial matters. This hands-on, senior-level role will lead and manage the Group&rsquo;s legal entity governance, company secretarial matters, mergers and acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, the digitisation of the Huda Beauty Legal department and lead our commercial contracting and contract compliance, working collaboratively and cross-functionally. You will be a trusted advisor to the Group&rsquo;s senior management team. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes, and experience building a positive governance culture in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
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 Corporate Affairs
 
 
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 Oversee the full corporate lifecycle of all Group entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring structural integrity, governance alignment, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
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 Lead and advise on the proper drafting and execution of corporate documents, such as articles of association, memoranda of association, board and manager resolutions, powers of attorney, sale and purchase agreements, transitional services agreements, board minutes, and similar documents.
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 Develop and maintain policies, procedures and control frameworks for governance and risk-related matters (e.g., product safety-related operational risks, supply chain, third-party/vendor risk, data/privacy risk intersections).
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 Lead and coordinate entity formation, cross-border reorganisations, mergers, demergers and liquidation/strike-off processes in partnership with external counsel, the Family office as well as Finance and Tax.
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 Advise on entity rationalisation and restructuring projects to optimize operational, tax and regulatory outcomes.
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 Own, design, implement and maintain the Group&rsquo;s delegation of authority (DoA) framework; framework; lead periodic reviews and ensure consistent application across jurisdictions; design and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and audit‑ready processes for signature authority, sign‑off, and DoA exceptions.
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 Support the establishment and running of governance fora (e.g., risk committee, working groups), prepare agendas, materials and clear action trackers; drive follow-through with senior stakeholders.
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 Provide practical advice to business leaders on risk-based decision-making, escalation, and embedding governance into day-to-day operations.
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 Monitor internal controls and remediation plans; coordinate risk testing and assurance activities with internal audit or external reviewers where required.
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 Commercial Legal
 
 
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 Provide senior commercial legal advice on customer, supplier and partner contracts, distribution, licensing, master services agreements, and brand/channel agreements relevant to consumer goods/beauty/luxury sectors.
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 Develop standardised contracting templates, playbooks and clause libraries to streamline negotiation and reduce legal spend, working collaboratively with our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk.
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 Lead the negotiation and execution of complex cross-border commercial transactions; provide pragmatic commercial risk advice.
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 Digitisation and AI
 
 
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 Drive digital transformation of our legal operations, namely the corporate matters and commercial contract lifecycle management (CLM) through implementation and continuous improvement including tracking, reporting and document retention.
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 Cross-Functional Partnership
 
 
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 Act as key legal partner to our Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk; Finance and Tax teams on entity-level matters, intercompany agreements, fund flows and tax-driven restructurings, as well as fostering a culture of compliance and improvement.
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 Support statutory consolidation, financial reporting, audit requests and regulator engagements relating to entity governance and legal documentation.
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 Build strong relationships with the Director (Compliance, Governance &amp; Risk), General Counsel, Finance, People+Culture, Operations, Product Safety/Quality, Procurement and local market leads to create policies and escalations affecting corporate affairs and commercial activities, as well as day-to-day activities.
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 Team Leadership
 
 
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 Lead, develop and mentor direct reports and other Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team members (corporate, commercial and company secretarial); set priorities and manage performance.
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 Oversee selection, engagement and oversight of external counsel and service providers; drive cost-effective delivery and best practice.
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 Champion process improvement, automation and adoption of entity management and CLM systems.
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 Training &amp; Culture
 
 
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 Drive the development and delivery of legal training, both as a train‑the‑trainer within the Legal, Regulatory &amp; Compliance function and, also, for business leads and functional stakeholders in order to reduce risk in our business operations and embed risk-aware behaviours.
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 Support the General Counsel and Director, Compliance, Governance and Risk in communications and change management to promote a culture of governance and accountability across the group.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer in a major jurisdiction within the Huda Beauty Group with a minimum of 10-15 years post qualification experience handling complex corporate and commercial legal matters.
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 Being called to a US state bar is an advantage.
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 Previous in-house experience in leading and implementing corporate and commercial legal matters is an advantage.
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 Leadership in designing and implementing legal tech solutions and experience with legal AI solutions are an advantage.
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 Strong organisational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly.
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 High emotional maturity and intelligence with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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 Forward thinker with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) mentality, who actively seeks opportunities to improve and proposes solutions.
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 Keen interest and/or experience in the cosmetics industry is an advantage.
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 Excellent judgement, negotiation, and communication skills.
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 Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently.
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 Consistently display an approachable nature and flexible working style with flawless written and verbal communication skills.
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 Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation when required.
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 Flexible working style. Occasional early morning or late evening calls may be required to accommodate global business needs. Ad hoc travel may also be required.
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 Our Benefits &amp; Perks
 
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 Monthly &ldquo;Self Love Days&rdquo; &ndash; at company discretion
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 Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
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 Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
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 Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
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 Quarterly product gifting
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 Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
 
 
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Legal Director, Corporate and Commercial

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