Head of Legal Affairs

SSC HR Solutions; Dubai; Presencial; AED 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SSC HR Solutions in Dubai seeks a seasoned regional General Counsel to establish and maintain legal frameworks, lead negotiations, and manage disputes. You will drive compliance, IP initiatives, and risk oversight across the region.

You will mentor regional legal teams, translate business priorities into legal strategy, and partner with operations to enable growth while upholding ethical standards in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Formación

• LLB or equivalent and licensed to practice law
• Arabic language proficiency
• 10–15 years of progressive legal experience
• Strong experience in legal operations, contract management, and risk management
• Experience in dispute resolution and litigation management
• Knowledge of intellectual property management
• Leadership experience mentoring legal teams
• Ability to work in fast-paced multicultural environments

Responsabilidades

• Establish and maintain regional legal frameworks, procedures, and governance standards
• Translate business priorities into legal strategies that support operational and commercial objectives
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and implement proactive compliance measures
• Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts and commercial agreements
• Direct dispute management activities including litigation, arbitration, and settlement discussions
• Oversee external counsel engagement and monitor case strategy and outcomes
• Lead intellectual property management initiatives, including registration and enforcement
• Develop and mentor regional legal teams to build sustainable capability
• Promote adherence to anti-corruption principles and internal compliance controls

Conocimientos

Arabic language proficiency

Contract management

Risk management

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Legal operations

Multicultural collaboration

Educación

LLB or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain regional legal frameworks, procedures, and governance standards
• Translate business priorities into legal strategies that support operational and commercial objectives
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and implement proactive compliance measures
• Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts and commercial agreements
• Direct dispute management activities including litigation, arbitration, and settlement discussions
• Oversee external counsel engagement and monitor case strategy and outcomes
• Lead intellectual property management initiatives, including registration and enforcement
• Develop and mentor regional legal teams to build sustainable capability
• Promote adherence to anti-corruption principles and internal compliance controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Arabic language proficiency
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in legal affairs, corporate governance, and compliance
• Strong experience in legal operations, contract management, and risk management
• Experience in dispute resolution, litigation management, and claims handling
• Knowledge of intellectual property management and legal risk assessment
• Leadership experience in managing and mentoring legal teams
• Ability to work in fast-paced and multicultural environments

About the Company

SSC HR Solutions provides specialized human resources and legal support services.