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Looking for a Legal Counsel to work for a holding group in Abu Dhabi:- Must have UAE based experience-Must have solid experience in corporate commercial law- Must be available in the UAE to be screened and contacted for the roleSalary ( open to discussion between the provided brackets)Job Type: Full-timePay: AED30,000.00 - AED40,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Legal Counsel : 7 years (Preferred)</li><li>Corporate commercial law: 7 years (Preferred)</li><li>UAE : 7 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Preferred)</li><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li></ul>

Legal Counsel

Sundus

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 Job Role : Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 
 Duration :6 Months Fixed
 
 
 
 
 Location : Abu Dhabi Government
 
 
 
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 Must have Qualified lawyer with 4 to 8 years PQE (post-qualification experience) in intellectual property law.
 
 
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 Education
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
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 LLM or equivalent is preferred
 
 
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 Qualifications And Experience
 
 
 
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 Admitted to a recognised bar (common law jurisdiction preferred, for example, UK, US, Australia, etc.)
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 Qualified lawyer with 4 to 8 years PQE (post-qualification experience) in intellectual property law.
 
 
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 Key Requirements
 
 
 
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 Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
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 Solid understanding of trade mark, copyright, and design law; patent familiarity advantageous.
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 Demonstrated experience in licensing and commercial exploitation of IP.
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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 Commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
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 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams (legal, R&amp;D, commercial, technical)
 
 
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 Core Behavioural Competencies
 
 
 
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 Leverages business &amp; strategic mindset
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 Ensures disciplined execution
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 Applies legal acumen
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 Drives and delivers result
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 Manages conflict
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 Engages and inspires
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 Builds partnerships &amp; alignment
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 Builds &amp; develops talent
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 Demonstrates learning agility
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 Demonstrates situational adaptability
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ENEC Operations

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 Assist in the review and the processing of legal, contractual and governance matters to mitigate risks and protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interest in accordance with applicable legal practices and ENEC Operation&rsquo;s standards and procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory Services Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal advice, opinions, letters, memos, and recommendations to internal stakeholders on regulatory matters involving FANR and other stakeholders and as required by other Functions in order to protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interests and optimize business outcomes.
 
 
 &bull; Report to and liaise on all material and significant risks and legal issues affecting the Company in matters related to the job purpose and make recommendations on mitigating actions.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with legal matters to provide accurate and timely services efficiently and effectively.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with external counsel to support resolution of specific legal matters.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with litigation, arbitration, and any other formal dispute resolution arising from time to time in coordination with internal and external stakeholders in order to protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interests and optimize business outcomes.
 
 
 Governance
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance and advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and internal processes.
 
 
 &bull; Provide feedback regarding ENEC Operations legal compliance and any internal/external identified risk, recommend mitigating actions, advise on relevant regulations and respond to existing legal requirements to ensure that ENEC Operations corporate governance remains aligned to global best practices.
 
 
 &bull; Provide input into the development of the strategic plan for the Legal Department to ensure alignment with ENEC Operation&rsquo;s vision, mission and strategic goals under ENEC Operation&rsquo;s business model
 
 
 &bull; Identify and develop risks and controls for the Legal Function in tandem with the risk manager for the Legal Function and monitor implementation.
 
 
 &bull; Act as compliance ambassador for assigned field to ensure alignment with compliance obligations jointly with the compliance team
 
 
 Contract negotiations, Investigations, disputes
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining standard templates for use in all tenders as required by the scope of work
 
 
 &bull; Assist with drafting and reviewing employment contracts and advising on interpretation and amendments to the same.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education and Experience -
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
 
 
 &bull; 6 to 7 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 - Licensed and qualified to practice law in the UAE.
 
 
 - Strong command of UAE laws and regulations, including commercial, corporate, and labor law.
 
 
 - Ability to advise on and draft/review contracts governed by English law (as many of our agreements are subject to English law standards).
 
 
 - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English.
 
 
 - Strong working proficiency in Arabic and English with the ability to review and draft Arabic legal documents when required.
 
 
 
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Confidential

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 Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis and prepare briefs on legal and regulatory issues in countries where the business is operating for submission to the General Counsel and/or management
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 Establish legal entities and maintain existing company&rsquo;s renewal of licenses and statutory filings with relevant government agencies
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 Manage the day-to-day corporate matters of the organizations&rsquo; entities, including the convening of board of director, general meetings or supervisory bodies as well as drafting all related documentation.
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 Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of legal/commercial agreements, facility agreements, development agreements, sales of property/land, hotel management agreements, and design and construction contracts (including FIDIC forms of agreement)
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 Manage pre-litigation and dispute resolution strategies at early stages of dispute, including by negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
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 Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the business and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
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 Managing external lawyers or law firms and ensure that the company is adequately represented at any administrative hearing or judicial proceedings.
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 Perform due diligence in legal matters relating to contracts, agreements and mergers and acquisitions and land acquisitions.
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 Proactive identification of legal issues and / or risks affecting the business of organization for management considerations and providing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
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 Represent the organization when dealing with government issues
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 Devise and review internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.
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 Required Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law
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 Master&rsquo;s Degree an asset
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 Preferred Experience:
 
 
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 8-10 years of experience in real estate development and general legal experience in corporate/commercial fields in one of the leading international law firms or multinational companies
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 Significant experience of development work and real estate finance transactions is preferred
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 A strong grasp of key real estate principles, contracts, issues and structures is preferred.
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 Local legal knowledge
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 Job Specific Skills:
 
 
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 Significant experience of development work and cross-border real estate transactions.
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 A strong grasp of key real estate principles, contracts, issues and structures.
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 Significant insight of the hospitality, leisure and retail industries and understanding of the key contracts
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 Strong understanding of the real estate business and the legal implications of the same.
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 Exposure to corporate and commercial experience in a cross-cultural environment
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 Experience in legal management of employment, IP, litigation and sales &amp; marketing matters.
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 Bilingual (Arabic or French).
 
 
 Competencies:
 
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 Operations Management
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 Effective Decisions
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 Fosters Connectivity
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 Engagement &amp; Development
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 Performance Results
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 Embraces Improvements
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Senior Legal Counsel

Open Innovation AI

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Open Innovation AI is a global technology company that specializes in developing advanced solutions for managing AI workloads. Its flagship product, the Open Innovation Cluster Manager (OICM), orchestrates complex AI tasks efficiently across diverse infrastructures. The platform is hardware-agnostic, optimized for various GPUs and accelerators hardware, and facilitates seamless integration and scalability for enterprise AI applications. Open Innovation AI focuses on optimizing and simplifying AI workload management and making AI technologies accessible to organizations of all sizes. With its innovative solutions, companies can reduce operational costs, accelerate time to value, and maximize their return on investment, ensuring that their AI strategies contribute directly to enhanced business outcomes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts and agreements designed to facilitate transaction execution and support revenue growth, with emphasis on (but not limited to) the Middle East region. This position will lead contract negotiations and oversee the adaptation of agreements in response to developments in AI regulation and compliance frameworks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Draft and provide strategic legal advice on a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including AI-related service agreements.
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 Lead negotiations with suppliers, partners, customers, and stakeholders, including preparing and marking up contract terms, developing negotiation strategies, and advocating organizational interests.
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 Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments in artificial intelligence and related sectors; collaborate with subject matter experts to implement contract updates and provide compliance guidance.
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 Partner with technical, product, and business functions to ensure organizational compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements throughout the deployment of AI solutions.
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 Deliver training, tools, and ongoing guidance to business teams regarding contract negotiation and AI-related legal/compliance matters.
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 Provide general legal support as required, including advice on labor law, corporate governance, and competition law.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law; bar admission is strongly preferred.
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 4&ndash;6 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within the technology or AI sector, with demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
 
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 Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential.
 
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 Robust understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, data privacy, intellectual property, commercial contracts, legal liability, regulatory compliance, and sector-specific legal frameworks.
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 Proven ability to analyse complex legal and technical issues, assess risk, and deliver pragmatic legal solutions.
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 Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with capacity to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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 International and cross-border experience is highly beneficial.
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 Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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 Strong commitment to applying ethical standards in artificial intelligence, including fairness, transparency, accountability, and bias mitigation.
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Legal Counsel -Commercial -Technology

TAT IT Technolgies

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 Urgent requirement for
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; Corporate, Commercial Affairs &amp; Litigation is
 
 
 required for our
 
 
 insurance
 
 
 client in Abu Dhabi ,UAE
 
 
 
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 Strong experience in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting complex contracts (insurance/reinsurance, settlement agreements, lender documents) ---Must
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 Strong experience in end-to-end management of litigation, including strategy, appointing counsel is Must
 
 
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 Strong experience in legal advice and drafting/negotiating documents in both English and Arabic
 
 
 is Must
 
 
 
 
 Strong experience in advising senior management on business ventures, M&amp;A, or joint ventures is
 
 
 MUST
 
 
 
 experienced
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to join our Legal Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering strategic legal advice and practical legal solutions to support the Company&rsquo;s operations and business activities while minimizing legal risk and ensuring full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate and commercial law, excellent litigation and dispute resolution experience, contract negotiation and drafting capabilities, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Business Support
 
 
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 Provide clear and actionable legal advice to all departments on a broad range of issues to protect the Company&rsquo;s interests and ensure legal compliance.
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 Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and offer practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
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 Advise top management on legal implications of new projects, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
 
 
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 Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution
 
 
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 Conduct legal research and assess legal positions in disputes or claims involving the Company.
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 Develop case strategies and manage all stages of litigation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution matters.
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 Prepare instructions and appoint external counsel or experts as needed.
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 Manage enforcement procedures post-judgment or award where applicable.
 
 
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 Contracts &amp; Legal Documentation
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including:
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 Commercial contracts
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 Insurance and reinsurance policies
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 Settlement agreements
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 Lender and financing documents
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 Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business interests and mitigate legal exposure.
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 Maintain and update standard templates to reflect evolving legal requirements.
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 Manage the document execution process and verify authorized signatories.
 
 
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 Legal Research
 
 
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 Conduct comprehensive legal research to support internal decision-making and provide sound legal opinions.
 
 
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 Document &amp; Records Management
 
 
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 Ensure proper filing and organization of executed contracts, templates, corporate documents, and legal records.
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 Serve as custodian of original agreements and corporate registration documents.
 
 
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 External Legal Services Management
 
 
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 Evaluate and monitor the performance and cost-effectiveness of external counsel.
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 Maintain professional relationships and communication channels with law firms.
 
 
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 Powers of Attorney (POAs)
 
 
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 Draft and manage POAs in alignment with the Company&rsquo;s requirements.
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 Track issuance, usage, and revocation of all POAs, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on the scope and limitations of powers granted.
 
 
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 Legal Translation
 
 
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 Provide accurate and timely translations of legal documents to ensure consistency and prevent disputes due to misinterpretation.
 
 
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 Team Leadership and Mentoring
 
 
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 Supervise and mentor junior legal team members, ensuring quality and accuracy of deliverables.
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 Provide guidance and foster professional development within the legal team.
 
 
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 Skills: litigation,insurance,legal,corporate
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Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial Affairs & Litigation

Oxinus Holdings

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 bout Oxinus Holdings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Oxinus Holdings is a dynamic and diversified investment and business group operating across multiple sectors including technology and digital payments. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we are seeking a
 
 Legal Officer
 
 with a strong background in the
 
 IT and technology sector
 
 to lead and manage our legal functions across jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Officer will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters across Oxinus Holdings and its group companies. This includes providing legal advice to management, ensuring corporate governance and compliance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing intellectual property, and overseeing legal risks particularly relevant to technology businesses. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of handling legal affairs within the
 
 IT industry
 
 and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Strategy
 
 
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 Provide legal counsel to senior management and cross-functional teams on matters relating to corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, technology, and regulatory laws.
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 Develop and implement legal strategies that support the group&rsquo;s objectives while ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Corporate Governance
 
 
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 Ensure that all group companies remain compliant with corporate governance standards, laws, and regulations in all operating jurisdictions.
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 Oversee the preparation and maintenance of corporate documentation, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and meeting minutes.
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 Advise on group structuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures when applicable.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Contract Management
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial and technology-related contracts, including:
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 Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
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 SaaS agreements
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 Software licensing agreements
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 Vendor and supplier contracts
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 NDAs and MoUs
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 Establish and manage a centralized contract management system.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Monitor and interpret legal developments, particularly in areas such as data protection (e.g., GDPR), cybersecurity regulations, and cross-border data transfers.
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 Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Intellectual Property Management
 
 
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 Advise on IP strategy for the group&rsquo;s IT products and services.
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 Manage registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Dispute Resolution &amp; Litigation
 
 
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 Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters in coordination with external counsel.
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 Represent the company in disputes, mediations, or negotiations as needed.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Stakeholder &amp; External Counsel Management
 
 
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 Liaise with regulators, law firms, government bodies, and industry associations.
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 Coordinate with external legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific or complex matters.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) is required; Master&rsquo;s degree or specialization in Corporate or Technology Law is a plus.
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 Admission to the Bar or equivalent professional legal qualification.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 
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 4+ years of post-qualification experience
 
 , with at least
 
 3 years in a legal role within the IT/technology sector
 
 , ideally with multinational companies or large-scale tech startups.
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 Strong understanding of software licensing, digital services contracts, IT outsourcing, data privacy laws, and tech-specific compliance issues.
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 Experience with cross-border legal matters and international commercial transactions.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Skills &amp; Attributes
 
 
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 Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Sound understanding of commercial and corporate law.
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
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 High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
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 Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced work environment.
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 Exposure to diverse business sectors and global legal challenges.
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 Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
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 </ul>
 
 
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