Regional In-House Counsel

Michael Page

Lebanon

Ref: HP350-2570

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A multinational financial service provider are looking for a Regional In-House Counsel to join their team in Lebanon.

Client Details
Michael Page is working with one of the worlds leading financial service providers, in their search for a Regional In-House Counsel to join their team in Lebanon. The role will be carried out in Beirut, and will require direct contact with other regions in the Middle East and Africa.

Description
The key responsibilities of the role will include providing direct advice and legal support to the regional executives, as well as supporting other countries on their legal and regulatory needs.

You will maintain the present relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, which include members of Law Firms as well as senior management.

Due to the companies Headquarters being in Dubai, you will be required to handle legal matters in DIFC including regulatory and data protection matters.

Job Offer
The company are looking to offer a competitive package.

Requirements

Due to the complexity of the role, you will be required to have a minimum of 10 years PQE experience including at least 5 years in the financial services industry, preferably with an insurance company.

It is mandatory that the candidate is bi-lingual, and able to draft communicate and negotiate in both Arabic and English.

An extensive knowledge of Lebanese laws and regulations is also required for the role, through experience in private practice or an in-house corporate environment.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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