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Ref: HP350-6263
Job description / Role
As the Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for leading negotiations and drafting across all commercial transactions for the Group.
Client Details
A prominent retail group based out of the UAE and operating across the region.
Description
* Provide leadership and expertise in corporate-commercial law, managing your own projects as well as being a mentor to junior counsels.
* Effectively manage negotiations and drafting for commercial transactions across the Group (non-Arabic only).
* Execute large commercial transactions across the region, including M&As, JVs and partnerships.
* Investigate and analyse legal claims against the Group, assisting the GC and other Arabic-speaking lawyers, along with external counsel (if appropriate).
* Manage the corporate function, including new entity formation, corporate governance and compliance with internal bylaws.
* Be approachable and collaborative when working with other business functions to provide legal advice.
Job Offer
* Competitive, tax-free salary and benefits
* Opportunity to work in an influential role and contribute to the growth of the business
* Progressive, exciting environment
Requirements
* 8+ years PQE, ideally qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
* Impeccable English drafting skills, demonstrable by previous body of work.
* Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
* Experience in a large holding group or international organisation preferable, whether in the GCC or abroad.
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.