About the Role
As a Legal Counsel, you will handle complex commercial and legal matters and projects as part of the Legal team across the company. Working closely with the Group Legal team, you will help ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise the business on its legal rights and duties. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and following up on a variety of commercial contracts and agreements under the direction of the Associate Director, Legal and the Group General Counsel, while providing sound advice on complex commercial matters, including technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) matters where required. You will support the Group's legal function across the wider group, however, based on your location, the vast bulk of your responsibilities will be linked to the company's UAE businesses.
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Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Oversee commercial legal matters and consult on a range of legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance, transactions, agreements, lawsuits and patents), including technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) matters where required.
- Draft, amend and administer commercial contracts and other commercial agreements, and assist in the follow-up and processing of a variety of contract document requirements.
- Provide advice on existing and new commercial agreements, evaluate contract compliance and advise on contractual rights and obligations.
- Negotiate deals and contract terms where required and attend relevant meetings.
- Prepare research notes, reports and other legal documents.
- Develop company policy and position on legal issues.
- Research, anticipate and guard the company against legal risks.
- Guide managers and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings (court hearings etc.).
- Provide commercial legal support to the business and act as a point of contact for commercial legal advice in the UAE and the wider group.
- Collaborate with various internal departments on contract requirements and the contract process.
- Support the creation of processes and systems for commercial legal matters and organise and maintain contracts in an electronic filing system.
- Stay up to date with legislative changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent certification in England & Wales, Australia or South Africa (or equivalent commonwealth country) and training at an international law firm in one or more of those jurisdictions
- Minimum 5 to 8 years PQE, ideally gained in an international law firm or a multinational organisation
- Experience working as a commercial lawyer, ideally with exposure to TMT matters (data privacy, media, software, and IT and IP advisory matters).
- Proven background in commercial law, with exposure to TMT matters where relevant.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent academics, drafting skills and the ability to grasp and navigate complex legal matters.
- Ability to effectively multitask, manage time-sensitive documents and maintain exceptional organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
- Well-organised and capable of managing multiple matters efficiently and prioritising appropriately.
- Flexibility and willingness to work in other practice areas, corporate law, etc.
- Articulate, with strong commercial acumen.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, high-performing team.
- Multicultural environment with over 60 different nationalities
- Competitive Tax-free Salary
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Annual Air Ticket Allowance
- Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the Emirates.
- Rewards & Recognitions
- Learning & Development opportunities
The company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
