Group Legal Counsel

Robert Walters

UAE

Ref: NP316-632

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will manage the legal function of the group.

Key requirements

* Manage the legal function for the business
* Provide strategic legal advice
* Work closely with the Managing Director on the legal aspects of all future acquisitions
* Prepare all legal documentation
* Anticipate legal risks and minimise company exposure

Requirements

Essential Skills

* Must be 10+ PQE
* Must have significant M&A experience in the UAE
* Must have experience working in the corporate and commercial sector
* Must have excellent English written and communication skills
* Must be fully-bilingual in Arabic & English (including Arabic legal drafting)
* Must have a strong track record in a senior legal position for an in-house organisation in UAE
* Ideally have worked in a privately owned family business

If you are interested in this position, please apply today.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.

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Legal Counsel salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 31,000

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