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Ref: HP678-17
Job description / Role
Company Overview
Mubadala is an investment and development company supporting the diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy through active global operations and capital deployment in multiple sectors. Wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, Mubadala was created in 2002 to generate sustainable financial returns for its shareholder and deliver socioeconomic benefits to the emirate. It has a portfolio valued at AED 246.4 billion (US 67.1 billion), and assets in more than 20 countries.
The company works in partnership with world-class organizations to build integrated global businesses and establish investment platforms, strengthening Abu Dhabi's competitive position in sectors such as aerospace, semiconductors, metals & mining, oil & gas, renewables, information & communications technology, healthcare, real estate & infrastructure, utilities, and defense services.
About Legal and Regulatory Affairs
The Legal & Regulatory Affairs Unit is responsible for all aspects of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance matters across Mubadala. By working closely with each Business and Corporate Unit, we protect and promote the best interests of the company by identifying and managing risks affecting Mubadala, its assets and its investments.
In close coordination with both the Business and Corporate Units, we engage at the outset of all projects and transactions; we draft and negotiate the documents relating to such projects and transactions and we play a critical role in monitoring and, where necessary, enforcing Mubadala's contractual and legal rights.
The Challenge
Become the Trusted Advisor for Legal, Compliance and Regulatory matters
Key Responsibilities
- Providing sound commercial legal and regulatory advice to the business functions, and its assets and subsidiaries, as required, ensuring compliance with the defined legal framework and protecting the company's legal interests.
- Partnering with transaction teams throughout the transaction execution process through conducting pre-contract risk assessment, transaction and project structuring and execution and post-completion management, ., to cater to the business function's needs and protect its interests at appropriate risk levels.
- Identifying and assessing legal, regulatory and commercial risks, and developing risk mitigation strategies to minimise exposure to uncontrolled risk.
- Providing advice on drafting contracts, and increasing awareness on application of laws and regulations to support in securing beneficial and commercially advantageous opportunities.
- Developing, reviewing and/or negotiating agreements, contracts and relevant legal documentation for the business function, its subsidiaries and assets, as applicable.
- Counselling the business function's management on the interpretation and application of contractual provisions to implement legal contracts.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable local and/or global laws, rules and regulations.
- Attending internal and external meetings, as required, to discuss the legal and regulatory aspects of the business operations.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Law Degree with qualification to practice law ideally in USA, UK or UAE
- 4+ years' PQE either in house or in commercial law practice,
- Good understanding of the banking system and financial markets, UAE experience is a plus.
- Ideal profile would be a transactional lawyer, banking lawyer having trained and with experience at an international law firm, additional in-house experience is a plus.
- Ideal candidate should have experience in corporate finance (debt and capital markets), project finance, trade finance, derivatives, asset finance and/or regulatory finance.
- Exposure to M&A is a plus.
- Proven ability to negotiate and structure effective agreements and contracts
- Proven ability to advise and guide management teams on legal issues with an emphasis on helping the business grow and operate with managed risk and regulatory compliance.
About the Company
Our formation and identity as a company are inextricably linked to the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – who imagined a prosperous future for his people, and then brought them together as a nation to achieve it.
Mubadala is a pioneering global investor, deploying capital with integrity and ingenuity to accelerate economic growth for the long-term benefit of Abu Dhabi. As Abu Dhabi’s leading strategic investment company, Mubadala is active in 13 sectors and more than 30 countries around the world, creating lasting value for our shareholder, the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Our work includes the development of global industrial champions in sectors such as aerospace, ICT, semiconductors, metals & mining, renewable energy and utilities, and the management of diverse financial holdings. We build on legacy expertise in oil and gas to invest across the hydrocarbon spectrum, and enhance the UAE’s growth potential through investments in healthcare, real estate and defense services. Our investment approach prioritizes partnership with best-in-class organizations and a commitment to the highest standards of governance.