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CMC Markets

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 We are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to join us here at CMC Markets. This is a pivotal role as our sole Legal Counsel based in Dubai, supporting the firm&rsquo;s regulated operations within the DIFC and ensuring the business remains compliant with all applicable DFSA and UAE legal requirements. You will act as the primary legal point of contact for the Middle East business, while working closely with the Head of Legal - EMEA and the wider global Legal, Compliance, Finance and Senior Leadership teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your remit spans commercial, regulatory, corporate, employment, and product-related legal matters, as well as contributing to global legal initiatives and helping to shape CMC&rsquo;s growth in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Regional Legal &amp; Regulatory Support (Middle East Focus)
 
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 Provide legal advice on all matters relating to the firm&rsquo;s operations within the
 
 DIFC
 
 and under
 
 DFSA rules
 
 , ensuring compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
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 Advise the business on UAE-specific legal considerations, including contractual, regulatory, market, employment, and other legal obligations.
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 Coordinate with the Dubai and global Compliance function to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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 Act as the primary liaison between CMC and regional external counsel for the Dubai-based business.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Commercial &amp; Corporate
 
 
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 Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements relevant to the UAE and wider Middle East region, including market data licences, vendor agreements, prime brokerage documentation (including ISDAs), and institutional/partner arrangements.
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 Support the Finance and Treasury teams on loans, engagement letters and other financing arrangements.
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 Assist the Tax team with engagement letters and related documentation.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Product &amp; Operational Support
 
 
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 Draft and amend Terms of Business for the Middle East, ensuring consistency with DFSA rules and alignment with global standards.
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 Work alongside Operations and Product teams on regional initiatives, client onboarding projects and corporate account arrangements.
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 Support Compliance on complaints handling (where required), regulatory changes and financial promotions reviews.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Global Collaboration
 
 
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 Work closely with legal colleagues across geographies to ensure smooth cross-border coordination and knowledge sharing.
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 Assist with monthly board reporting and contribute to regional updates for senior leadership.
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 Support global expansion projects, including new product initiatives, cross-border offerings and new branch considerations.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk Mitigation &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Proactively identify, assess and mitigate legal risks across the region.
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 Manage external counsel effectively to balance cost, efficiency and quality.
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 Uphold and contribute to best-practice governance, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and legal oversight.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal Accountabilities
 
 
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 Deliver high-quality legal advice across the Middle East, with a sharp focus on DFSA compliance and regional regulatory frameworks.
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 Minimise legal and regulatory risk through effective oversight, documentation and proactive intervention.
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 Manage external advisers for value, quality and strategic alignment.
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 Maintain a deep understanding of the financial services industry, particularly regional market developments affecting CFDs, derivatives, equities, digital assets, and online trading.
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 Promote an inclusive and supportive culture across the Legal function.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 Essential
 
 
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 Practising solicitor qualified in England &amp; Wales , with a minimum of 6 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience, or possessing equivalent professional education and experience from another relevant jurisdiction.
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 Strong knowledge of the
 
 DFSA regulatory framework
 
 and the legal environment of the
 
 DIFC
 
 ; experience in UAE onshore matters is beneficial.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues succinctly.
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 Strong organisational, analytical and negotiation capabilities.
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 Confidence working autonomously as the sole legal presence in the region, while integrating effectively with a global team.
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 Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory issues within the financial services industry.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Desirable
 
 
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 Derivatives experience, including ISDA and prime brokerage documentation.
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 Previous experience within a regulated online trading or derivatives environment in the Middle East.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Beacon Legal

<div>
 
 We have been instructed on an exciting Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with a leading in-house entity within the technology sector in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 To be considered for this role, you must:
 
 
 
 
 
 ✔️ have trained &amp; qualified with a leading international law firm
 
 
 ✔️ be 6+ PQE
 
 
 ✔️ have experience advising on contentious &amp; non contentious construction matters
 
 
 ✔️ have experience advising on transactions within the real estate industry
 
 
 ✔️ ideally have experience working in the technology industry
 
</div>

Oracle

<div>
 
 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
 </li>
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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
 </li>
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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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 </ul>
 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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 </ul>
 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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 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 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.
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel , Cloud

Aman

<div>
 Join our dynamic corporate team and become part of Aman Group. With offices strategically located around the world (Zug, London, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Miami and New York), our corporate colleagues are at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence for our ultra-luxury brand.
 
 
 Aman Group is seeking an experienced lawyer with a strong focus on legal services relating to our expanding portfolio of branded residences. This role will support the growth, launch, and ongoing management of our global residences while ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Director of Legal, Development, the successful candidate will work closely with regional Residences, Operations, and Development teams.
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a solid grounding in top-tier legal practice and a genuine passion for the ultra-luxury hospitality and real estate sectors. The role requires sound judgement, the ability to manage complex matters independently, and a commitment to delivering commercially aligned legal solutions.
 
 
 
 Responsibility
 
 
 
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 Work closely with business teams, including Development, Technical Services, and Sales, as well as external counsel, to provide legal support for the Group&rsquo;s residence development projects in Asia, EMEA, and other regions.
 </li>
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 Draft, review, and negotiate hotel and residential management agreements, sales contracts, and a range of other legal documents (including NDAs, heads of terms, brand license agreements, and technical services agreements) in support of the Group&rsquo;s global residences portfolio expansion.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support M&amp;A transactions involving branded residential assets, including conducting legal due diligence, advising on transaction structuring, negotiating contracts, and coordinating closing deliverables.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with external counsel, joint venture partners, developers, and internal business stakeholders to ensure efficient and seamless project execution.
 </li>
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 Oversee and maintain the Group&rsquo;s database of legal precedents, ensuring templates remain up to date, aligned with current operational realities, and reflective of market best practice.
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 Provide legal advice on compliance, operations, and residence-related matters to internal teams, joint venture partners, and prospective buyers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Handle complex matters with a broader scope, demonstrating increased independence and sound judgement consistent with a 7+ year PQE level of seniority.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Minimum 7 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience (PQE), including at least 2 years in a top-tier international or regional law firm.
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 In-house experience within the hospitality or real estate sectors is advantageous, though not essential.
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 Law degree from a reputable university with a strong academic track record.
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 Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance legal rigour and commercial practicality.
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 Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions.
 </li>
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 Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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 Willingness to travel as required to support business needs.
 
 
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 </ul>
 This position offers the opportunity to shape and strengthen the legal foundations of Aman Group&rsquo;s global branded residences portfolio, working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and internationally focused environment.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Aman Group offers competitive benefits including exciting international career growth in a company that is expanding rapidly.
 
 
 If you are ready to take on the challenge of shaping the future of this unique property and creating unforgettable guest experiences, we invite you to apply to join our team.
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel - Residences

Kraft Heinz

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function for the Gulf region and South Africa. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice and support to the business across a range of areas, including contract management, marketing and IP, company secretarial, compliance, and dispute resolution. This is a key role that requires strong technical skills, business acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 
 Contract Management
 
 
 
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 Support the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts across a range of products, goods, and services.
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 Implement an effective distribution contract portfolio management system.
 </li>
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 Develop and maintain standard templates, processes, tools, and trackers to standardize processes within the business and improve existing legal processes.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Marketing and IP
 
 
 
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 Advise and support on advertising and marketing law matters, including competitive product claims, packaging materials, media copy, and advertising materials clearance.
 </li>
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 Review marketing materials content, data, claims, etc. and work closely with the Marketing and Regulatory departments to ensure a timely and risk-managed approach.
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 Review marketing campaigns, sales initiatives, sponsorship, promotional strategies, and permissions - where required.
 </li>
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 Provide local legal support to the Global Brand Protection Team and assist in IP Enforcement and Anti-counterfeit matters.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Company Secretarial
 
 
 
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 Support company secretarial matters and meetings.
 </li>
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 Ensure corporate secretarial compliance in the cluster, and mainly where the company has a local presence (UAE, KSA).
 </li>
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 Support company secretarial liaison with the global company secretary function.
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 Manage corporate licences and registrations.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Compliance
 
 
 
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 Assist (where applicable) in any internal compliance audits.
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 Advise and support data privacy-related compliance matters.
 </li>
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 Support the legal trainings yearly agenda.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Dispute Resolution
 
 
 
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 Advise and assist in any pre-litigation disputes and provide legal support in the resolutions of claims.
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 Manage timely and accurate litigation reporting.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Labor Matters
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice on labor law and regulations in UAE and KSA, including employment contracts and labor disputes.
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 Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including labor laws, social security laws, and workers' compensation laws.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Leadership and Management
 
 
 
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 Lead the legal function for the Gulf region and South Africa, providing strategic direction and guidance to the team.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and effective delivery of legal services.
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 Develop and manage the budget for the legal function in the region.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What You Bring
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB or equivalent), LLM will be a strong benefit.
 </li>
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 Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational company.
 </li>
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 Strong technical skills in contract management, marketing and IP, company secretarial, compliance, and dispute resolution.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
 </li>
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 Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization.
 </li>
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 Strong business acumen and understanding of the commercial landscape in the Gulf region and South Africa.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English (additional languages an advantage).
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 Location(s)
 
 
 Dubai Office
 
 
 
 Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
 
 
 .
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel GCC & South Africa

Mondia Group

<div>The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing the legal operations and compliance of the entire group of companies, including the parent company and its subsidiaries. This role requires a experience and strategic legal professional who can advise senior management, manage legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.<ul>
<li>
Management and development of the Legal Function: Managing and developing the legal and compliance function across the group in addition to managing and supervising team members</li>
<li>Legal Advisor to the Executive Team: Advising senior management and members of the Executive Board on legal and strategic matters across the Group</li>
<li>Legal Compliance: Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Contract Lifecycle: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle and contract management process and tool. Actively participate in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts in addition to maintaining and developing the Group&rsquo;s legal templates and observance of standard terms of contracting. Support ongoing contract management processes to mitigate risk and impact of contract breaches and customer complaints.</li>
<li>Litigation and Dispute Resolution: manage disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations and arbitration proceedings and manage external counsel</li>
<li>Corporate Governance: ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and support corporate governance processes and record keeping.</li>
<li>Regulatory Affairs Oversee and ensure the Group&rsquo;s compliance with regulatory requirements and industry specific rules and regulations and advise management on regulatory requirements and developments. Liaise with regulatory bodies and maintain relationships with relevant industry bodies and trade associations where applicable. Ensure regulatory compliance requirements are reflected in company policies, processes, SLAs.</li>
<li>Compliance Oversee the Group&rsquo;s compliance function including drafting, implementing and managing core Group compliance policies (e.g. AML and CFT Policies and privacy compliance (including GDPR and similar privacy regulations), implementing and overseeing procedures.</li>
<li>Risk Management Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols, managing legal and compliance risks and reporting to the Executive Board/risk committee.</li>
<li>Business Process Enhancement: Actively participate in business process engineering exercises
</li><li>Manage External Consultants: Liaise with external lawyers, auditors, tax advisors, bankers and other external consultants</li>
<li>Training and Awareness: Provide suitable training and awareness to staff in relation to legal and compliance policies and processes</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>
LLB Degree</li>
<li>Proven track record (5+ years) as Group Legal Counsel or similar senior inhouse legal role</li>
<li>Experience in a multinational or large regional private practice firm
</li><li>Experience in TMT (Technology Media &amp; Telecommunications) sector and/or digital payments and digital content distribution
</li><li>Experience dealing with Telecom Operators and Regulations
</li><li>Experience working across multiple jurisdictions (in particular Europe and MEA)</li></ul></div>

Legal Counsel

Weber Shandwick

<div>
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Senior Manager&ndash; Influencer Relations
 
 to lead strategic client partnerships and deliver best-in-class influencer programs across premium brands. This role requires a senior leader who can combine
 
 strategic thinking, client advisory, creator partnerships, and team leadership
 
 to drive measurable business impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Acts as the senior strategic lead and primary client contact for influencer marketing programs, ensuring trusted, proactive, and solution-driven partnerships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leads the development of integrated influencer strategies aligned with brand objectives, target audiences, and measurable KPIs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Owns senior relationships with top-tier creators, talent agencies, and platform partners to unlock high-impact and exclusive opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversees influencer selection, negotiations, contracts, and costings, ensuring value, compliance, and optimal budget use.
 </li>
 <li>
 Guides creative ideation and content strategy, balancing brand requirements with authentic creator storytelling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leads campaign execution and performance oversight, translating data into clear insights, ROI, and optimization recommendations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manages and mentors influencer teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, clear delegation, and timely execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partners closely with senior internal teams (creative, social, digital) to deliver integrated and amplified campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides senior counsel on influencer risk, reputation management, and crisis response.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supports business growth through pitch leadership, strategic proposals, and expansion of existing client accounts.
 </li>
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 This is a freelance contractual role based onsite.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Freelance Senior Manager– Influencer Relations

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