About the Role
Join a dynamic team as a Legal Specialist in Manama, Bahrain. You will be an essential part of providing comprehensive legal support across various business units. Your role encompasses ensuring compliance with legal standards and mitigating potential risks within the organization.
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Responsibilities
- Provide legal department assistance on legal activities, including preparation and serving of legal documents, and support with case proceedings.
- Execute and complete legal transactions with government and legal authorities, such as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Land Registration Bureau, Traffic Directorate, and others as needed.
- Ensure the Companies, Divisions, and Owners Companies Commercial Registrations (CRs) are renewed and compliant, maintaining a record free of violations.
- Draft and review various legal documents including agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
- Conduct research for legal cases, gather necessary documentation for trials, and provide legal opinions and studies.
- Organize and maintain the legal library and all legal files within the department.
- Perform thorough reviews of agreements, NDAs, International Distribution Agreements (IDAs), and Agency Management Contracts (AMCs).
- Draft and translate required documents related to partners and board activities, such as resolutions and Power of Attorney (POA) documents.
- Follow up on significant court cases with relevant authorities including Police Stations, General Prosecution, and various ministries.
- Maintain case files with detailed summaries including case numbers, key dates, hearings, and court decisions for easy reference.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Directors and Manager of Legal Affairs.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm, ideally with exposure across diverse industries.
- In-depth knowledge of Bahraini corporate and commercial law.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines effectively.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
