Responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal matters, commercial contracts, and agreements. The Legal Officer shall also ensure the company complies with the statutory and corporate governance practices and guidelines as observed in the industry.
External: Government Authorities, Banking Institutions, Law forms etc
Duties and Responsibilities
Draft a wide variety of legal agreements, contracts, agreements, emails, notes, responses etc. in compliance with legal and statutory regulations.
Provide advice on corporate legal issues and business matters.
Provide internal legal advisory services to the Business Units (SBUs) and departments within the Company.
Provide commercial legal support to all departmental projects and job functions.
Provide administrative support as directed by the Legal Counsel & Head of Legal and Compliance.
Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures.
Analyze and review legal agreements, legislation and documents.
Ensure (internal & external) compliance with laid down guidelines, policies and procedures; investigate issues of non-compliance as may be required.
Review and advice management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
Visit the Labor Ministry for all HR related queries and concerns.
Appear as HR representative for labor disputes.
Any other duties/responsibilities as assigned from time to time based on the relevant business requirements.
Skills
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters
Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Language (s):
English
Arabic (will be an advantage)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law
Experience
Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in legal at a major law firm or an in-house legal department with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting
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