Legal Affairs Manager

Job description / Role

Responsibilities:

- Corporate governance - maintaining all the secretariat duties for our companies.
- Legal document maintenance - Licenses (e.g., Industrial Licenses)
- Project work - e.g., Arab League qualification for exemption on import duties with the trading area
- Legal entities restructuring ? Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.
- Draft, modify and implement company policies, Supplier Contracts, Sales Agreements and Distribution agreements.
- Evaluate business activities (e.g., investments) to assess compliance risk.
- Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
- Assess the business's future ventures to identify possible Legal compliance risks.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
- Prepare reports for senior management. ? Proactively audit legal documents, processes, and practices to identify loopholes and suggest improvements.
- Collaborate with external auditors and support HR when needed.
- Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
- Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices, when required.
- Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.

Requirements

Requirements:

- Education: Graduation in law
- Language: Arabic and English
- Proven experience as Legal compliance manager
- In-depth knowledge of the industry's standards and regulation
- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
- A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
- 3-5 years' experience in Corporate Company

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.