Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Employment & Rewards – Director – Dubai / Riyadh PwC Middle East

Vacancies; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Dubai is seeking a Director in Employment Law. The role requires a UK qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of experience, focusing on non-contentious employment law in the Middle East. The candidate will provide expert legal advice, develop employment policies, and lead a team while maintaining compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in employment law.
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop effective employment policies.
• Lead the employment law team and ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

UK qualified lawyer

Job description

PwC Legal Middle East has been operating for over 10 years through its hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre. We have a team of over 70 lawyers and legal professionals based in and working across the region. We cover the region through our sizable and fast-growing team of legal professionals.

A career within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, ongoing compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.

Our team specialises in providing legal advice across all of our clients' disciplines. You’ll help provide legal support to a wide array of specialty areas from cyber security and technology to banking and intellectual property.

We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Director in the field of Employment Law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on advising on non-contentious employment law matters (including workforce transformation) within the Middle East region.

This role reports to the Head of Legal within the Tax and Legal Line of Service in PwC Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on all matters related to employment law, ensuring compliance with local regulations and best practices, including but not limited to transfer of employees, drafting relevant contracts, terminations, employee benefits, drafting and implementing ESOPs, conducting due diligence, etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and PwC clients to develop and implement effective employment policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and protect the interests of the clients.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant legislative changes and industry trends in employment law, and proactively advise clients on potential implications and opportunities.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams and clients on employment law matters, fostering a culture of compliance and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry associations, and legal professionals, to enhance the organization’s reputation and influence in the field of employment law.
• Demonstrate flexibility for travel as required to meet with clients, attend conferences, and stay connected with market developments.
• Lead the employment law team, providing direction and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to align legal strategies with organizational goals.
• Expand the client base and actively seek new opportunities to expand the practice.
• Ability and willingness to use new legal technology.
• A UK qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in an international firm practicing employment law, with a focus on the Middle East region.
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws, regulations, and customs within the Middle East.
• Proven track record in providing strategic advice and counsel on complex employment law matters.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed to fulfill the requirements of the role.

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