Corporate Counsel – Corporate Securities & Acquisitions

About the Job
You will join a collaborative team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking an experienced attorney who enjoys juggling a variety of tasks with instinctively good judgment and is a true problem-solver. If you have the experience and ability, and you thrive in a flexible, highly complex, and dynamic work environment, then you are exactly what we are looking for to join our group. As a Corporate Counsel, you will be expected to work on a variety of company secretarial and compliance matters across the Middle East and Africa region, handle the legal aspects of entity set-ups and restructurings, and further develop and implement corporate policies. You will support a cross-functional team of professionals throughout the company and across the globe on a variety of corporate transactions and day-to-day matters.

Specific Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance:

  • Manage, perform, and be responsible for company secretarial compliance across Oracle’s subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
  • Assist extensively with the formation of new subsidiaries and branch offices, and the dissolution of certain entities.
  • Draft documentation and filings and maintain corporate records.
  • Manage corporate delegations and work with various groups within Oracle to ensure that all corporate delegations and authorizations are up to date and appropriate.
  • Liaise with external service providers, including law firms.
  • May serve as a member of the board of directors and/or act as Company Secretary for subsidiaries in MEA.

• M&A Integration:

  • Assist other members of the Corporate, Securities, and Acquisitions Group in integrating acquired entities and corporate group restructurings in MEA.
  • Responsibilities will include drafting documentation and consulting with stakeholders.

• Processes and Policies:

  • Collaborate with other members of the Corporate, Securities, and Acquisitions Group, and other groups within Oracle, to develop, implement, and ensure compliance with corporate policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department.
• Business fluency in English and Arabic in speaking and writing.
• Experience with corporate governance, especially in setting up and dissolving legal entities, merger of legal entities, business and trade license requirements, and ensuring ongoing compliance across MEA.
• Familiarity with company regulatory authorities in MEA.
• Strong academic credentials and a proven track record working within a high-performing corporate team (either practice or in-house).
• Strong corporate background with solid drafting skills.
• Robust personality with high levels of energy, drive, and self-motivation.
• Adaptable and commercially-minded team player with collegial personality and instinctively good judgment.

Oracle’s Approach
Oracle offers a competitive salary plus benefits package. Oracle has implemented a flexible employee work location policy, allowing employees to work from home part time or full time. Oracle believes that allowing employees to choose where to work can improve their quality of life.

Oracle is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics by law.