senior legal counsel

Kingston Stanley

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  We are seeking a
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   Senior Legal Counsel
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  to provide comprehensive in-house legal support across the MENA region. The role will cover a broad spectrum of legal matters, including
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   real estate, property, construction, corporate, commercial, banking, employment, IP, project finance, technology, and litigation
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   Key Responsibilities
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   Advise on complex legal issues, balancing risk management with commercial solutions.
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   Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including
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    construction contracts, leases, musatahas, NDAs, MOUs, and financing agreements
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   .
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   Support on
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    construction and property matters
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   , with knowledge of FIDIC/JCT contracts a strong plus.
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   Assist bid teams through to financial close and lead settlement negotiations where needed.
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   Manage external counsel and ensure efficient use of legal spend.
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   Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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   Requirements
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   Law degree with
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    8&ndash;12 years PQE
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   , ideally from a combination of top-tier international law firms and in-house roles.
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   Strong experience in
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    property &amp; construction law
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   , plus at least two additional practice areas.
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   Exposure to
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    project finance
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   structures is an advantage.
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   Direct experience in the
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    UAE/Middle East markets
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   ; international common law background (UK/Europe/US) preferred.
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   Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills in
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    English
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   (Arabic highly advantageous).
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    DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
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Senior Legal Counsel

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA

<div><p>We are looking for a <b>Senior Legal Counsel</b> for our Millennium hotels &amp; resorts regional office, located in Dubai Healthcare City.</p><p>
This newly created role is a key member of the legal team, responsible for providing high-level legal expertise and support across various functions. Your role will focus on managing complex legal matters, including high-stakes contracts, compliance, regulatory issues, and risk management.</p><p>
The ideal candidate will have around 15 years relevant experience in the region, including in hospitality, and be an Arabic speaker. This is a self-starter role, suitable for someone who is both strategic as well as hands-on.</p><p><b>
Key Job Responsibilities include:</b></p><ul>
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Provide legal counsel to internal stakeholders, including executive management, on issues relating to compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Support the business in developing and implementing the company&rsquo;s legal strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and industry best practices.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, licensing, and service contracts.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain contract templates and standardize processes to enhance efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.</li>
<li>Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring timely renewals, amendments, and compliance with agreed terms.</li>
<li>Identify potential legal risks across the organization, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.</li><br>
</ul><p></p><br>
<p><i>Due to the high number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.</i></p></div>

American Institutes for Research

<div><p>Join AIR as a <b>Senior Legal Counsel</b> and use your experience and expertise to help us deliver on our mission: to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world for all.
</p><p>The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor, offering broad guidance across organizational matters, managing legal risk, supporting compliance and governance, and fostering collaboration with internal teams and external counsel. This role is for a legal generalist with deep expertise in at least one of the following areas: labor and employment law, government contracts, data privacy, nonprofit corporate governance, or tax-exempt organizations. The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Legal Officer. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to earn trust across a wide range of stakeholder groups.</p>
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This is a hybrid position that requires the individual to work from AIR's Arlington, Virginia office one to two days per week.</p>
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About AIR</b></h4>
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Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems.</p>
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Responsibilities</b></h4>
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The responsibilities for the position include:</p>
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<li>Provide legal guidance across a broad range of issues affecting the organization.</li>
<li>Serve as a strategic partner to internal teams, helping define the role of legal in business operations.</li>
<li>Assess legal risks and present practical, solution-oriented advice.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate corporate resolutions, contracts, policies and other legal documents.</li>
<li>Support compliance efforts and corporate governance initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with external counsel as needed.</li>
<li>Stay current on relevant legal developments and proactively advise the organization.</li>
<li>Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on business needs.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4>
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Education, Knowledge, and Experience:</b></p>
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<li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and at least 15 years of relevant experience.</li>
<li>Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Minimum of 12 years of legal experience in private practice, government, or in-house settings.</li>
<li>Prior in-house legal experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated depth in at least one of the following areas:
<ul><li>Labor and employment law</li>
<li>Government contracts</li>
<li>Data privacy</li>
<li>Copyright and trademark</li>
<li>Nonprofit corporate governance</li>
<li>Tax-exempt organizations</li>
</ul></li><li>Strong understanding of legal risk management, compliance, and corporate governance.</li>
<li>Experience addressing legal issues associated with government contracts or grants.</li>
<li>Experience collaborating with external counsel and cross-functional teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills:</b></p>
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<li>Strategic thinking and problem-solving with the ability to present practical, solution-oriented advice.</li>
<li>Sophistication in defining the role of legal within a business context and fostering collaboration.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to quickly earn trust and build credibility across a wide range of stakeholder groups.</li>
<li>High level of professional integrity and discretion.</li>
<li>Proficient in using standard Microsoft 365, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Disclosures:</b>
</p><p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
</p><p>American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
</p><p>AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
</p><p>AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.</p>
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ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: </b>If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.</p>
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Fraudulent Job Scams Warning &amp; Disclaimer:
</b></p><p>AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an &quot;@air.org&quot; domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org.
</p><p>If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.</p>
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PUMA Group

<div>
 SPEED &amp; SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
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  YOUR MISSION:
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  Position Summary:
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 As a Senior Legal Counsel, the incumbent will work with the Head of Legal or the Head of the respective business. They will handle diverse business transactions, ensuring such transactions are properly recorded through agreements after ascertaining all relevant facts. The role involves staying updated on legal developments, drafting, reading, and reviewing agreements, advising on legal risks, and handling disputes. The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to PUMA India, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. They will also ensure that agreements and transactions are lawfully recorded, that all relevant points of law (including amendments and changes) are duly considered, and that appropriate guidance is provided to business teams.
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  Key Objectives:
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   Advising on Legal Matters: Providing expert legal guidance to the team and other stakeholders on various legal issues, including contract negotiation and risk management.
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   Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents: Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, policies, and procedures.
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   Managing Disputes, Recovery, and Litigation: Handling legal disputes and working on dispute resolution.
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   Ensuring Compliance: Monitoring and ensuring compliance of contracts with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
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   Risk Management: Identifying and assessing legal risks, developing strategies to mitigate those risks, and advising on risk management best practices.
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   Staying Updated on Legal Developments: Keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations and their potential impact on the organization.
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  KPIs and qualitative measures:
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   Application of the law to the facts and its interpretation
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   Contract review turnaround time and number of contracts reviewed/processed during a given period
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   Contract Risk Assessment Score risk levels identified in contracts
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   Number of compliance incidents or violations
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   Legal involvement in business initiatives
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   Average response time to internal requests
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  Organizational Relationships:
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   Internal: Key business teams, Internal Team
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   External: External legal counsel and Judicial/ Quasi-Judicial Authority.
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  YOUR TALENT:
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  Qualifications and Functional Competencies:
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   LLB from a reputed law college, with 15+ years of experience and strong knowledge of the law.
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   Good understanding of the business environment and evolving legislative practices.
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   Proven experience in drafting legal contracts.
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   Crisis management and problem-solving ability/experience.
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   Critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
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   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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   Results-oriented and a self-starter with a can-do attitude and the mindset of not mistaking familiarity for knowledge.
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   Ability to research, learn, and rely on legal points; works collaboratively as a team member within the legal team and cross-functionally.
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   Strong organizational and prioritization skills, effective time management, and attention to detail and accuracy.
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  </li>
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 PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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 PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
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Majid Al Futtaim

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 Senior Legal Counsel | Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions | Legal
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  Role Summary
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 The main purpose of the role is to manage the new upcoming mega projects (Tech, MSFT, etc&hellip;), to lead the shared services functions&rsquo; legal operation with the Operating Company legal departments and the usual legal operation works with a seniority level.
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  ROLE PROFILE
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   Manage the day-to-day operations of the legal department &amp; provide legal guidance to GS teams
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   Be the focal point between Global solutions and other Operating Company legal functions
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   Support the Tech team with the upcoming projects
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   Manage the new legal digital projects (CMP and Shared folders)
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   Develop company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance across all functions.
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   Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and records management
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  Requirements
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   An analytical mind able to manage the complexities of procedures and regulations
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   proven experience as legal and compliance professional
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   Working on tech mega projects
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   In-depth knowledge of corporate procedures and structure
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   Well adept and acquainted with legal drafting, review and negotiation
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   Identifying the needed are of development for the legal function needs
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  What We Offer
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   At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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   Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
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   Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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   Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Air Arabia

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 Date: 27 Aug 2025
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 Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)
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 Sharjah, AE
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 Country: AE
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  Job Purpose
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 Assists the Legal Department in all legal work pertaining to Air Arabia and its Subsidiaries to ensure the securing and protection of the Company&rsquo;s assets, as well as legal and contractual rights. This includes but not limited to: commercial contracting, litigation and arbitration formalities, licensing, and projects coordinating. Carries responsibilities with utmost confidentiality and in alignment with law and regulations to ensure Company&rsquo;s corporate image is positively reflected and maintained.
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  Key Result Responsibilities
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   Extends support to Air Arabia Group (AAG) &amp; its Subsidiaries by providing legal advisory on all issues related to risks, law, &amp; regulations including contracts, service level agreements, complaints, disputes, etc.
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   Develops &amp; maintains effective legal &amp; regulatory risk control frameworks and processes in accordance with AAG standards and business objectives.
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   Develops thorough commercial recommendations and due diligence based on the requirements.
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   Initiates, reviews &amp; edits contracts of different nature according to agreed terms and conditions.
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   Represents AAG in relationships with business partners and external parties to facilitate work-flow and operations pertaining to legal and contracting day-to-day activities.
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   Takes a leading role in structuring joint ventures/mergers, managing licenses and establishments&rsquo; formation/renewal formalities of company and its subsidiaries.
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   Provides supervision to external specialized legal parties to ensure all legal cases and disputes are being addressed and managed effectively.
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   Supervises the In-house workflow of all litigation formalities and mechanisms; reviews notices, collates/reviews evidences and proofs from different sources to be considered for legal actions.
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  Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)
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   Must be Qualified Lawyer, preferably in Commercial or Corporate law
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law or equivalent from a recognized university; Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred
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   Professional membership of Legal associations
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   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
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   Excellent business writing and reporting skills.
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  Work Experience
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   10+ years of experience as a lawyer or senior legal counsel in a multinational organization or law firm.
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   UAE/Country experience and knowledge of UAE/Country regulations, litigation and arbitration mechanism is a must.
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   Worked closely with senior level attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
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   Proven good skills pertaining to managing court cases and disputes formalities, documents, and follow up.
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   Experienced in initiating, drafting, and managing contracts of various nature.
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   Previous experience dealing with Government Affairs and/or Airport Authorities is an advantage.
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   Proven strong skills in analyzing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending effective solutions from legal aspect.
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   Cost-oriented, possesses effective persuasive, negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills.
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State of Rhode Island

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Class Definition</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform legal advice and services in a state department or agency on issues posing complex legal interpretations and extensive research of law, rules and regulations; to train, instruct and supervise entry level legal staff; and to do related work as required.</div><div></div><div><br>
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is subject to review of conformance to established policies, rules, regulations and provisions of law.</div><div></div><div><br>
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Trains, instructs and supervises entry level legal staff members and clerical support staff assigned to assist.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li><div>To provide legal advice and services in a state department or agency on issues posing complex legal interpretations and extensive research of law, rules and regulations.</div></li><li><div>
To provide instruction and training to subordinate legal staff in the performance and execution of legal services and to review such work performed for results obtained and conformance to law, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.</div></li><li><div>
To serve as a hearing officer for cases of a complex and difficult nature requiring the interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws, rules and regulations.</div></li><li><div>
To prepare legal documents, as well as draft rules, regulations, laws, legislation and amendments thereto.</div></li><li><div>
To perform extensive legal research relative to various departmental or agency issues or the preparation and presentation of cases in court.</div></li><li><div>
To prepare in-depth reports, briefs, papers and recommendations on legal matters.</div></li><li><div>
To be responsible for analyzing pertinent information and evidence in order to provide legal opinions to departmental or agency staff personnel for the proper execution of their responsibilities.</div></li><li><div>
To review and evaluate departmental programs from a legal perspective and to propose appropriate changes.</div></li><li><div>
To gather and analyze evidence for cases and review pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to such case and to represent the agency in court.</div></li><li><div>
To interact and coordinate legal activities with other legal staff and various other state departments and agencies.</div></li><li><div>
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of legal service programs designed for client groups and to consult with such groups on legal program matters.</div></li><li><div>
To do related work as required.</div></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications for Appointment</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures of governmental law; the ability to interpret the provisions of state and federal laws and to prepare opinions relating thereto for use in the administration of the functions of the department; the ability to function as a hearing officer; the ability to prepare briefs, rulings and miscellaneous legal documents; the ability to research and draft rules and regulations having the force and effect of law while remaining consistent with the purpose and provisions of the law; the ability to exercise independent judgement in making decisions in complex and difficult cases involving legal matters; the ability to train, instruct and supervise entry level legal staff; the ability to prepare detailed reports and recommendations; and related capacities and abilities.</p><p>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p><p>
Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from an accredited law school; and<br>
Experience: Such as may have been gained through considerable employment in a responsible capacity within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and decisions.<br>
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.<br>
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Executive Office of Health and Human Services</b><br>
<b>Senior Legal Counsel</b></div><div><br>
Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment. This attorney will support the Office of Child Support Services within the Department of Human Services.</div><br>
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