Senior Legal Counsel

Job description / Role

•Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
•Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
•Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
•Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
•Advise concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
•Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
•Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
•Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
•Supervise legal assistants.
•Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
•Prepare legal briefs, opinions and various legal documents.

Requirements

Skills:

•Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
•Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
•Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
•Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
•Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
•Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
•Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
•Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
•Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge:

•Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
•Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
•Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Experience:

•Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Lawyer
•UAE experience is a MUST
•Fluent Arabic and English communication. French an advantage.
•Preferred : Member of a BAR

Education:

•Law University graduate

About the Company

A franchise agreement with one of the world's largest retail chains Carrefour, allowed Majid Al Futtaim Retail to competitively introduce the first hypermarket model to the region in 1995 providing shoppers with variety and value.

Today, Majid Al Futtaim Retail owns 100% of the Carrefour franchise in 38 markets across MENA and central Asia, Africa and Russia.

Majid Al Futtaim Retail opened its first hypermarket in City Centre Deira - UAE, and through the years expanded to more than 180 Carrefour stores in 15 countries across the region.

Carrefour is dedicated to rewarding its loyal customers and offering access to a unique shopping experience through special offers and promotions throughout the year.

We are a family of more than 30,000 employees from more than 75 nationalities and we are committed to Create Great Moments for everyone, every day. Sounds appealing? Come join us and have the opportunity to challenge yourself in a unique work experience.