Legal Counsel

Ford Motor Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive leader in Dubai is seeking a qualified legal professional responsible for corporate and commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the MENA region and fluency in both English and Arabic. Key responsibilities include managing legal aspects of corporate structuring and data protection policies. This role demands strong negotiation and analytical skills along with a proven track record in corporate law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house or at a top-tier law firm.
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law in the MENA region, especially in the GCC.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate law and data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a variety of legal topics and manage complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Lead legal aspects of corporate structuring and commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws.
• Analyze and advise on regulatory issues across the region.
• Review terms for digital products and assist in privacy notice development.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal analysis

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Law degree (J.D., LL.B., or equivalent)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on a variety of legal topics and managing complex matters with multiple stakeholders. Key responsibilities include

Corporate and Commercial Transactions

• Lead the legal aspects of corporate structuring, including the incorporation of new entities and joint ventures in key markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements, including distributor agreements, inventory management contracts, and lease agreements for office and operational facilities.
• Provide legal oversight on distributor relations, including renewals, non-renewals, terminations, and related dispute resolution.
• Manage legal workstreams for strategic projects, office relocations, and the closing of business entities in compliance with local regulations in Morocco and other jurisdictions.

Privacy and Data Protection

• Ensure company-wide compliance with evolving privacy and data protection laws in Middle East , North and Sub-Sahara Africa relevant jurisdictions.
• Advise on data transfer requirements and assist in amending regional agreements to include necessary privacy provisions.
• Support the global privacy team on various initiatives, including the review and localization of privacy notices for customers, employees, and third parties.
• Provide legal guidance in the event of a data breach, ensuring compliance with all notification and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Analyze and advise on complex regulatory issues across the region.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on potential legal issues related to business decisions and operations.
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient strategies for compliance and defense.
• Monitor changes in legislation across the Middle East , North and Sub-Sahara Africa regions to ensure the company remains compliant.

Digital and Technology

• Review and advise on the terms and conditions for digital products and applications.

Assist the privacy team with the development and review of privacy notices for mobile applications

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D., LL.B., or equivalent) from an accredited institution and an active license to practice law.
• A minimum of [e.g., 2-4] years of relevant legal experience, either at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel for a multinational corporation.
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law within the MENA region, with a strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the GCC.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law, data privacy regulations, and commercial procedures.
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, provide sound judgment, and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Requisition ID : 57677