Senior Legal Counsel

Role: Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & Commercial)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Law Degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

• Master’s degree in Business, Law, Governance, or Compliance is an advantage

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in a similar or related field

• Experience in corporate governance, compliance, investment sectors, or reputable international law firms

• Strong focus on corporate governance

• Minimum 3 years supporting commercial and corporate functions within finance, investment, or compliance environments

• Knowledge in:

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Corporate Law

  • Due Diligence

  • Corporate Governance

  • Legal Documentation

  • Procurement

  • Transactional and M&A contracts

• Strong understanding of financial instruments, investment strategies, and corporate governance best practices

• Arabic speaker preferred

• Draft, review, and support negotiations of corporate, commercial, and M&A agreements

• Lead corporate governance initiatives, developing and implementing policies and procedures

• Ensure legal compliance and due diligence in all investment and financial activities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the corporate compliance framework

• Provide legal expertise on corporate transactions and commercial agreements

• Monitor activities to ensure adherence to corporate governance and compliance standards

• Collaborate with the Chief of Legal in shaping legal strategy and objectives

• Participate in legal department strategy and monitor execution

• Support budgeting and expenditure efficiency within the legal function

• Develop robust corporate and commercial contract terms aligned with regulations and best practices

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Develop and standardize contract templates to protect organizational interests

• Oversee legal matters and implement preventive risk mitigation measures