Assistant Manager -Legal and Compliance
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Requirement-
- 5 years+ post qualification experience in a similar role (corporate law) preferably within a law firm/in house legal position within UAE
- Demonstrated litigation experience before UAE Courts and/or arbitration forums.
- Strong working knowledge of:
• Commercial Transactions Law
- Labour Law
- Arbitration Law
- Corporate Governance regulations
- Environmental services, waste management, Oil and Gas or similar industry experience is required.
- Knowledge of UK, and GCC operating jurisdiction laws (main land/free zones).
- First class legal drafting skills, attention to detail and accuracy is mandatory.
- Must have a mature, positive and pro-active approach to work with the ability to manage sensitive matters accordingly.
- Problem solving skills; ability to provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions for the business.
- Microsoft Package skills are required.
- Strong English drafting skills; Arabic preferred.
Requirement
- LLB from Common Law Jurisdiction, Masters preferred
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review and manage corporate legal documentation including Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Intercompany Agreements, constitutional documents, Powers of Attorney, and Board/AGM resolutions and minutes.
- Maintain corporate registers, statutory records, legal entity structures and ensure timely renewals and regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with UAE laws and applicable international jurisdictions, including UBO, AML/KYC, Free Zone and other governmental authority requirements.
- Draft, review, negotiate and standardize commercial contracts and templates including EPC, service, agency, distribution, IP, MSA, NDA and related agreements.
- Review and qualify tenders, bids and contractual submissions to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
- Establish and implement company-wide compliance frameworks, internal controls, governance policies and due diligence procedures.
- Provide strategic legal advisory support to management on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters to mitigate risk and prevent disputes.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the UAE, UK and other operating jurisdictions and advise the business on necessary actions.
- Lead and manage all litigation and dispute resolution matters before UAE courts and arbitration forums, including coordination with external counsel.
- Develop litigation strategies, conduct risk and exposure assessments, and provide management with financial and reputational impact analysis.
- Oversee enforcement actions including execution proceedings, asset recovery and precautionary measures.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, government bodies and external legal advisors, while managing legal budgets efficiently.
- Maintain structured reporting on litigation status, compliance matters and legal risk exposure to senior management.
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