Specialist - Legal
Dubai, AE
Job Title
Specialist - Legal
Job Scope
The Specialist – Legal is accountable for providing legal support and advice to all stakeholders and participating in writing, reviewing and administering all legal documents, correspondences and contracts within set deadlines and guiding principles.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that company operates within the laws, ethics and integrity at all times
- Research laws, investigate issues and assist in the reading and preparation of legal documents and various contracts minimizing risks and maximizing legal rights
- Handle the legal process and execution of companies’ incorporation and liquidation
- Draft minutes of corporate and board meetings, resolutions, power of attorney and other legal documents and follow up on their review and signature
- Liaise with external law firms and/or lawyers on various legal matters and ensure that all practices, policies and business activities fall within legal boundaries under the supervision of the direct manager
- Maintain an updated filing system and act as the custodian of legal documents
- Maintain securely patent applications and documentation of intellectual property rights pertaining to corporate inventions and patents
- Learn and understand corporate and legal policies and practices and protect accessed confidential information
- Review agreements and legal documents including but not limited to distribution agreement, supplier agreement, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding and engagement letters
- Maintain a positive approach and constructive communication with various stakeholders
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Reviewing and drafting contracts, corporate governance experience is mandatory.
- UAE experience is a must and international experience is a plus.
Education
Experience
3-5 years of relevant experience.
UAE/Regional experience is a must and international experience is a plus.
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