The role holder assists the Head of Legal – Commercial & Technology with managing legal risk in all the geographies where the company operates concerning Commercial & Technology activities in accordance with company legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously but should seek the Head of Legal – Commercial & Technology’s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the company.
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Responsibilities
- Provides legal advice and support to the company’s corporate acquisitions, divestments, joint-ventures, incorporations, business carve-out and similar transactions.
- Provides legal advice and support on corporate law and related matters in relation to legal entities in the company.
- Works on a wide range of special projects, which could include topics such as material debt recovery matters.
- Provides legal advice and support on HR matters.
- Works on a broad range of other corporate and commercial matters.
- Manages outside legal counsel in the context of transactions and projects described above.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in law from an internationally recognised university.
- Master's degree in law.
- Qualified as a lawyer in the UK, the USA, Australia or another Commonwealth or Western European jurisdiction is preferred.
- Excellent English language skills.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in Arabic.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a reputed bank or law firm, with at least 4 years in a similar role.
- Experience with corporate law and commercial is mandatory.
- Experience with M&A matters is preferred.
- Experience with HR related matters is beneficial but not a must.
