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RAYNE

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 Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; Construction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our client on a
 
 6 month
 
 in-house secondment based in
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 . This role will support large-scale residential and commercial projects across the Emirates and requires hands-on legal expertise on construction matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 &bull; 5+ years&rsquo; PQE, qualified in a common law or recognised regional jurisdiction.
 
 
 &bull; Strong experience in front-end construction law, including drafting and negotiating FIDIC and bespoke construction contracts, consultancy agreements, procurement documentation, and tender packages.
 
 
 &bull; Solid understanding of UAE real estate development structures (SPA, development agreements, land sale/lease, off-plan).
 
 
 &bull; Experience working with DLD, RERA, Dubai Municipality and other UAE regulatory authorities.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to provide proactive, solutions-oriented advice to project, commercial and technical teams.
 
 
 &bull; Confident managing multiple concurrent development projects with autonomy.
 
 
 &bull; Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
 
 
 &bull; Prior in-house experience in real estate development, construction, or infrastructure organisations is preferred.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are open to a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.
 
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Senior Legal Counsel - Construction

Taylor Root

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 Senior Legal Counsel, Investment Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We have partnered exclusively with a global asset and investment manager to hire a Senior Legal Counsel into their Abu Dhabi office. This client works with global investors, carrying multi-million or multi-billion dollar deals, all over the globe.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So why this role in particular?
 
 
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 The work quality is peerless in the market.
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 Global deals, not domestic Middle East.
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 Extremely strong reputational client that rarely recruits, this is a unique opportunity.
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 Compensation is in line with the best.
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 What you&rsquo;ll be doing:
 
 
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 Working with a top tier team of legal, risk, compliance and investment professionals worldwide.
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 Supporting all internal business units across legal.
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 Overseeing high value investment deals, drafting and negotiating complex corporate and funds documentation and the associated risks within.
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 Relationship management across co-investors, partnerships, overseas offices and outside counsel.
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 Who you&rsquo;ll likely need to be in order to succeed:
 
 
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 6-10 PQE Common Law qualified with experience from a sophisticated financial services market (London, New York, Singapore).
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 A top tier law firm background is essential (likely White Shoe / Magic Circle), with additional in-house being helpful.
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 Strong blended skill set that covers corporate, private equity, funds, asset and investment management.
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 Those based in the Gulf right now will be prioritised, but overseas applications are welcome.
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 If you&rsquo;re interested in discussing, please do get in touch.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job reference: 112025-288750
 
 
 
 
 
 Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website
 
 www.taylorroot.com
 
 
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Senior Legal Counsel, Investment Management

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Now it&rsquo;s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region. Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We&rsquo;re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we&rsquo;ll also help you reach yours. Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 The role holder assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Commercial &amp; Technology with managing legal risk in all the geographies where the FAB Group operates in relation to Commercial &amp; Technology activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Commercial &amp; Technology&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
 
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 Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind FAB&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.
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 Provides guidance to facilitate FAB&rsquo;s compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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 Collaborates with the Head of Legal to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group legal policies.
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 Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned to him/her by the Head of Legal.
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 Supports FAB subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with their products and services.
 
 
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 Litigation
 
 
 
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 Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation and disputes pertaining to the relevant area in the UAE and abroad.
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 Represents FAB and its subsidiaries before Notaries Public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.
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 Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.
 
 
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 Job Context
 
 
 
 
 Specific Accountability
 
 
 
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 Provides legal advice and support to FAB Group&rsquo;s corporate acquisitions, divestments, joint-ventures, incorporations, business carve-out and similar transactions.
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 Provides legal advice and support on corporate law and related matters in relation to legal entities in FAB Group
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 Works on a wide range of special projects, which could include (but are not limited to) topics such as material debt recovery matters.
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 Provides legal advice and support on HR matters.
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 Works on a broad range of other corporate and commercial matters
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 Manages outside legal counsel in the context of transactions and projects described above.
 
 
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 Legal Documentation and Review
 
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising legal risks.
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 Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the FAB Group in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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 Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.
 
 
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 Knowledge of External Environment
 
 
 
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 Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
 
 
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 Knowledge Sharing
 
 
 
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 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Heads of Legal.
 
 
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
 
 
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 Learning and Development
 
 
 
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 Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
 
 
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 MIS and Reporting
 
 
 
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 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 
 
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 People Management Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.
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 Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university.
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 Masters degree in law.
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 Qualified as a lawyer in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or Western European jurisdiction is preferred.
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 Excellent English language skills.
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 Ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic.
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 7 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm, with at least 4 years in a similar role.
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 Experience with corporate law and commercial is mandatory.
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 Experience with M&amp;A matters is preferred.
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 Experience with HR related matters is beneficial but not a must.
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Senior Legal Counsel- Commercial & Technology

ALDAR

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Provide broad-based legal support to the Aldar Investment business, covering a wide range of real estate, corporate and operational matters across the portfolio
 
 
 The role will involve advising on and managing real estate and corporate transactions, overseeing leasing, and day-to-day operational legal attendances, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting the business in achieving its strategic and commercial objectives both within the UAE and internationally.
 
 
 
 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Transactional Work
 
 
 
 Lead, structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of real estate and corporate transactions, including asset and share deals, M&amp;A, joint ventures, and other strategic investments and partnerships.
 
 
 Ensure all transactions are executed efficiently and in alignment with Aldar&rsquo;s governance and commercial objectives.
 
 
 
 Leasing and Asset Management
 
 
 
 Oversee and advise on documentation for leasing transactions across Aldar&rsquo;s diversified investment portfolio (including commercial, residential, retail, logistics and hospitality).
 
 
 Support the business on all legal aspects of tenant management, renewals, and enforcement.
 
 
 
 Operational Support
 
 
 
 Draft, review and negotiate property management agreements, facilities management contracts, licences, permits, and service agreements, ensuring operational compliance and efficiency.
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Coordination
 
 
 
 Collaborate with internal teams including Commercial, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Insurance, Strategy and Asset Management, coordinating all legal inputs and ensuring smooth execution of transactions.
 
 
 
 External Counsel Management
 
 
 
 Instruct, manage and supervise external legal counsel on transactional, regulatory, and operational matters, ensuring cost control and alignment with internal legal standards.
 
 
 
 Governance and Risk Management
 
 
 
 Provide proactive advice on legal risk mitigation, ensure compliance with internal policies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and templates.
 
 
 
 Advisory and Strategic Projects
 
 
 
 Support senior legal team members on large-scale or complex strategic projects, acquisitions, divestments, or group-level structuring initiatives.
 
 
 
 Related Years Of Experience
 
 
 
 Min of 10+ years of related experience ideally gained in international law firm and/or large in-house environment.
 
 
 YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION
 
 
 Min of 2+ Years of managerial position
 
 
 
 Field Of Experience
 
 
 
 Experience in transactional real estate matters and asset management
 
 
 
 Technical And Interpersonal Skills
 
 
 
 In depth knowledge of UAE legal systems and regulatory frameworks
 
 
 Good documentation skills
 
 
 Systematic organizing capability
 
 
 Ability to deal with senior executives
 
 
 Time management
 
 
 Negotiating skills
 
 
 Excellent communication and relationship management skills
 
 
 
 Qualification
 
 
 
 Law Degree, Bachelors
 
 
 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Vice President - Legal Counsel

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

Loft Orbital

Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the VP of Business Development role at Loft OrbitalJoin to apply for the VP of Business Development role at Loft OrbitalGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Wanna join the adventure? Orbitworks is taking on an exciting new venture, building the first commercial satellite production facility in the Middle East. We are looking for an experienced executive to come onboard as our VP of Business Development, leading the team, whilst building a strong sales pipeline. There will be an initial focus on the government and defence sectors locally, but we also looking to develop into commercial sectors on a global scale.Wanna join the adventure? Orbitworks is taking on an exciting new venture, building the first commercial satellite production facility in the Middle East. We are looking for an experienced executive to come onboard as our VP of Business Development, leading the team, whilst building a strong sales pipeline. There will be an initial focus on the government and defence sectors locally, but we also looking to develop into commercial sectors on a global scale. This leadership role demands a blend of strategic vision, customer engagement, and market expertise to ensure Orbitworks meets its ambitious goals. You'll take a hands-on approach to leading our Business Development & Sales team, with 2 direct reports, so having existing leadership experience is essential. With your extensive network you'll hit the ground running, opening doors and closing deals with governments, MoDs and defence contractors across the Middle East region, including in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to name a few. You'll play a pivotal role in positioning Orbitworks as a leader in satellite manufacturing and operations in the UAE and beyond. About This Role: <ul><li>Lead Generation: Identify, classify, and qualify new opportunities, both from inbound inquiries and outbound prospecting</li><li>Sales: Connect with prospective and existing customers to provide information about Orbitworks' satellite manufacturing and operational services, understand their objectives, and evaluate how we can support them</li><li>Proposal Development: Formulate tailored proposals for customers, clearly articulating Orbitworks' value proposition</li><li>Contracting: Once a proposal is accepted, draft and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with both customer needs and Orbitworks' objectives</li><li>Account Management: Maintain strong relationships with customers throughout program lifecycles, offering support to ensure mission success and uncovering new business opportunities</li><li>Product Development Support: Provide market insights and feedback to inform the development of future capabilities, products, and services that address customer needs </li></ul>Must Haves: <ul><li>Minimum 10 years' experience selling complex hardware in the MENA region.</li><li>Extensive network within, and strong track record selling into the government and defence sectors in the Middle East region.</li><li>Understanding of government and defence sector procurement processes.</li><li>Leadership experience, running a sales / BD team.</li><li>Start-up mentality, fast paced execution</li><li>A solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for turning customer needs into actionable opportunities.</li><li>Understanding of the space industry </li></ul>Nice to Haves: <ul><li>Senior leadership role in UAE government agencies or MENA satellite industry</li><li>Management experience, including in a lean sales environment</li><li>Experience selling within the space, satellite services or geospatial analytics markets</li><li>Familiarity with government contracting or public-private partnership models </li></ul>Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi. Seniority level <ul><li> Seniority level Not Applicable</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li> Employment type Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li> Job function Business Development and Sales</li><li> Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing</li></ul>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Loft Orbital by 2xGet notified about new Vice President of Business Development jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. VP Sales (Relationship Manager) - Crypto Trading Firm Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Vice President - CX Monitoring & Reporting (Emirati) Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

VP of Business Development

Overview Vice President - Design G role at ALDAR. Responsible for leading vertical and mixed use design activities across all projects under construction, ensuring adherence to standards and cost effectiveness. Lead the development of master plans that conform to Business Plans (BP) from Development Management. Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide overall design direction on feasibility / test fits.</li><li>Participate in predesign activities, including providing input and innovative ideas to development management and assisting with client design briefs.</li><li>Oversee the creation of the Project Brief and the Scope sections of the RFP; participate in prequalification and assessments of consultants.</li><li>Oversee tender evaluations for technical submissions and approve the Project Implementation Plan for each project.</li><li>Establish and manage the Aldar Design Guidelines with input from DM and PDT; ensure design reviews align with Aldar specifications.</li><li>Manage design progress against the programme and validate design brief / code compliance.</li><li>Obtain necessary design NOCs in conjunction with government relations and secure utility/NOC permits through consultants to obtain Building Permits.</li><li>Review and approve proposed materials, substitutes, and colours; ensure adherence to Estidama standards.</li><li>Coordinate with consultants to ensure drawings and submittals reflect the project brief and handle deviations as needed.</li><li>Provide support to project teams during execution and commissioning through design reviews for constructability, and identify value engineering opportunities to reduce costs and time.</li><li>Communicate all vertical design changes clearly to DM and related functions for forecast adjustments; work with Master Planning and Infrastructure teams to ensure design aligns with the overall plan.</li><li>Carry out weekly and monthly progress reporting to the line manager.</li></ul> Qualifications & Skills <ul><li>Minimum 10+ years of experience in design processes for developments with CAPEX 4+ billion AED.</li><li>Minimum 2+ years in a managerial position.</li><li>Sector experience: Retail estate sector, construction.</li><li>Deep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferred.</li><li>Excellent design & master-planning capabilities; strong conflict resolution and teamwork skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present master plans to senior leaders for approval.</li><li>Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams including Business Planning, Master Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial functions.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering.</li></ul> Seniority & Employment <ul><li>Seniority level: Executive</li><li>Employment type: Full-time</li><li>Job function: Product Management and Marketing</li></ul>Note: This description reflects the original job information; other postings or time-stamped entries listed in the source are not part of the position's responsibilities.

Vice President - Design

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