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Multiply Group

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

Legal Officer

Al Ramz Corporation

A financial services firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief HR Officer and Head of Business Support. The role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in corporate finance advisory, a Bachelor's in Law, and fluency in Arabic and English. The incumbent will direct legal strategy, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide guidance on governance matters. Strong negotiation skills and extensive corporate law knowledge are mandatory.

Senior VP, Legal & Corporate Governance

PPOAR

Job Title: Legal Adviser - Indian Nationals Only We are a reputable law firm based in Abu Dhabi, seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Adviser to join our team. This position is open exclusively to Indian nationals. As a Legal Adviser, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to clients on various matters, including contracts, agreements, and legal disputes. You will also be required to conduct legal research and draft legal documents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Adviser or similar role in the UAE. You must also have excellent knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of labor law, commercial law, and civil litigation. This is a part-time position with flexible working hours. You must be available to work on weekends if needed. The salary for this role is $1000 per month. Please note that this position does not include accommodation or visa sponsorship. Candidates must currently have valid residence visas or be willing to arrange their own sponsorship. We welcome applications from all genders for this role. Fluency in English is preferred but not required. If you are a highly motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills looking for an exciting opportunity in the legal field in Abu Dhabi, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! This job is active and accepting applications.

Legal adviser

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Ensure all legal documentation, fund/DPM structures, and investment contracts comply with UAE and international regulations
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 Work closely with compliance, risk, and finance teams to assess legal risks
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 Lead interactions with regional and international regulators
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 Develop legal frameworks to enhanc e governance and legal compliance
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 Support dispute resolution and litigation matters related to investments and corporate governance. Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM)
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 Fund Management, Technology, International Risk and Compliance
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Senior Legal Counsel

Terminals Holding LLC

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 We are Hiring for " Procurement &amp; Contracts Officer "
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a "
 
 Procurement &amp; Contracts Officer"
 
 to support procurement and contract management for our construction projects. You will coordinate with vendors, manage tenders, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Assist in procuring materials, services, and subcontractors.
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 Support contract lifecycle management and supplier coordination.
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 Conduct market research, assist in tendering, and evaluate suppliers.
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 Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
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 Maintain procurement records and support ERP/procurement automation tools.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent; procurement/contract certification preferred.
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience in procurement &amp; contract management, preferably in large-scale projects.
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 Strong skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement analytics.
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 Familiarity with ERP procurement modules and legal/regulatory requirements.
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 If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to impactful construction projects, we want to hear from you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Apply Now.
 
 
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Procurement Officer

ENEC Operations

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 Manage and communicate all corporate governance policies and processes to monitor and ensure Company&rsquo;s compliance. Facilitate program and project management for all Legal initiatives. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the Legal and Compliance Function Strategy in alignment with the Enterprise Strategy and Vision by supporting in developing the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as well as monitoring, validating and reporting on the progress. Facilitate in attaining as well as monitor the 5 - Year Budget Forecast.
 
 
 
 
 
 Governance and Board of Directors
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Lead the development, review, and implementation of corporate governance policies and procedures including Board and Board Committees&rsquo; charters, Excellence in Governance, Delegation and Sub Delegation ..etc.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure governance documents align with industry best practices and hierarchy of the governance documents.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee the organization&rsquo;s governance framework, including committee structures and ensure all governance bodies operate effectively and in compliance with the governance documents requirements.
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance and advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with and all Governance documents.
 
 
 &bull; Lead Risk Assessment by Identifying potential legal and regulatory gaps associated with the organization&rsquo;s operations according to the existing governance documents and suggest mitigation plans
 
 
 &bull; Regularly monitor compliance with governance policies and legal requirements and prepare and present reports on governance performance and compliance status to General Counsel and senior management.
 
 
 &bull; Facilitate all duties and activities related to Secretary to the Board of Directors.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee the preparation, collation, and distribution of Board agendas, meeting information packs, minutes, reports, and timelines; manage subsequent actions, liaise with other committees' secretaries as needed, and handle meeting notifications, correspondence, and updates or changes.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate the logistical and administrative support for visits by Joint Venture Board members to locations like ENEC Operations Head Quarters (HQ) and the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), in addition to the arrangement of accommodation, transport, hospitality, security clearances, etc. and seek the opportunities to elevate the experience of every visit.
 
 
 &bull; Manage BOD submissions and prepare the resolutions to be reviewed by Board secretary and to be presented to the Board.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic and Operational Planning
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Oversee the development of the Legal Function 5-year integrated business plan for implementing the needs of the Function by submitting Business Cases for additional resources/ services needed by the Function to achieve their objectives.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure the dependencies of the legal integrated business plan with other Enterprise support functions are align on all needed requirements.
 
 
 &bull; Set up roll out plans for implementing and disseminating KPIs derived from the strategies to the Legal Function, which in turn would translate to objectives.
 
 
 &bull; Facilitate and support on manpower planning for the Function and monitor it on a regular basis to ensure
 
 
 
 
 
 'Performance and Report Management
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Monitor the gathering, consolidation, verification and analysis of data required to measure KPIs, service improvements and performance reports.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee and carry out the process of identifying and addressing business performance issues and operational challenges by developing and executing a detailed action plan.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct regular management review sessions including the quarterly performance reviews to assess and monitor the function performance, business and tactical plans and initiatives and actions to ensure integration with risk, financial management and audit.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure the completion of the lessons learned, benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives to meet department and Enterprise expectations.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee the implementation of all operational plans to ensure they occur as scheduled.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure the Legal &amp; Compliance Risks are monitored, maintained and mitigated in liaison with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Department.
 
 
 
 
 
 Budget &amp; Procurement
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Facilitate the Function&rsquo;s budgeting and monitor the Financial Performance to ensure effective budget utilization within the approved Budget.
 
 
 &bull; Manage the submission of the monthly accruals and invoices to Finance.
 
 
 &bull; Lead the development and submission of the Annual Procurement Demand Plan and Report the PRs status on monthly basis.
 
 
 &bull; Manage Legal Department's corporate credit card, prepare and submit the invoices and cash journals monthly to the Finance team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirement -
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Quality management, Governance, Strategic Planning Management or Relevant Field.
 
 
 &bull; 6 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred -
 
 
 &bull; Master&rsquo;s degree in governance, Quality management/ Strategic Planning/ Management)
 
 
 &bull; 10 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
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Legal Affairs and Governance Team Leader

Sundus

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 CONTRACTS OFFICER
 
 
 
 
 Job Code: 5690
 
 
 
 
 Job Title: Contract Officer
 
 
 
 
 Job Location: Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 Contract: Outsourced - Renewable
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 To support the Contracts and Procurement function by managing contract-related activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
 
 
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 Support the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including preparation, review, issuance, and administration of contracts, amendments, and extensions.
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 Draft, review, and coordinate contract documents in line with approved templates, policies, procedures.
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 Liaise with internal stakeholders (end users, procurement, finance, and legal) to ensure timely contract processing and approvals.
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 Coordinate with the Legal team to address contractual comments, clarifications, and risk mitigation measures.
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 Ensure all contracts are compliant with organizational policies, procurement regulations, and delegation of authority (DOA).
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 Monitor contract timelines, deliverables, expiries, renewals, and variations, and flag risks or delays proactively.
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 Preform tendering and sourcing activities, including RFP/RFQ documentation, bid evaluations, and award recommendations,
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 Assist in responding to internal and external audits by providing required contract documentation and explanations.
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 Handle day-to-day contract-related queries and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract processes.
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field.
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 Must have strong expertise on Oracle Fusion Module.
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Contract Officer

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