Legal Advisor – Commercial & Technology

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.

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.