GCC Senior Legal Associate - ING298

INGOT Brokers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dubai is seeking a legal professional to manage and review a variety of legal documents, ensuring compliance and supporting the company in new ventures. The ideal candidate will hold a law degree, possess significant experience in financial services, and be fluent in both Arabic and English. This role offers a competitive salary package with additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation package with benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial services is a plus.
• Admitted to the Jordanian Bar Association.
• Corporate background.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents for stakeholders.
• Managing compliance and supporting new company establishments.
• Defending the company in litigation and arbitration.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Professional ethics

Self-motivated

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Master's degree in law

Job description

1. General review of legal documents with the company's stakeholders and third parties depending on its length, complexity, and relevant legal jurisdiction.

2. Second or third round of review and negotiation of legal documents with the company's stakeholders and third parties, including meetings (internally and externally) to conclude the legal matter.

3. Specific review at the request of any Business Department to amend a clause of any existing legal document, depending on its length, complexity, and relevant legal jurisdiction.

4. Review of specific inquiries depending on their length, complexity, and relevant legal jurisdiction, including legal due diligence into an entity or person, and providing advice based on other jurisdictions.

5. Reviewing documents, websites, policies, press releases, disclaimers, RFPs, and other materials from a legal perspective.

6. Handling new inquiries (with no previous experience of similar situations or jurisdictions) that require legal research.

Manage legal documents:

1. Drafting and reviewing letters for existing stakeholders, third parties, or clients.

2. Drafting and reviewing letters for prospective partnerships, suppliers, or clients.

3. Keeping and archiving original documents, letters, and signed contracts.

4. Managing attestation, translation, and ancillary services related to legal documents.

Litigation and complaints management:

1. Defending and/or overseeing the process of defending the company in litigation, arbitration, ADR, and settlement bodies (such as AFCA, JSC, etc.).

Support compliance and awareness of regulators and laws:

1. Supporting submission of documents and responses to legal authorities in collaboration with compliance teams.

2. Obtaining notarized or non-notarized documents from legal entities.

3. Preparing training materials related to legal matters and laws of different jurisdictions and providing training as needed.

Support for new mega projects (new markets, entities, holding company, IPO, etc.):

1. Supporting new company establishments, including proposal review, contract review, offer review, document gathering, and translation.

2. Supporting vital new projects for the company and related entities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of [specify GPA].
• Master's degree in law is a plus (preferably from USA, UK, or Canada).
• Admitted to the Jordanian Bar Association.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial services is a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Corporate background.
• Self-motivated and self-driven.

Further Info:

• Working hours are 09:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday, or as per Department FlexiTime.
• The role is based in Dubai, UAE.
• A competitive compensation package with benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

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