Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Dubai seeks a legal advisor with expertise in corporate and commercial law. The successful candidate will manage legal transactions and ensure compliance with evolving privacy regulations across MENA. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, providing legal guidance, and advising on regulatory issues. Applicants should possess a law degree and relevant experience within the MENA region. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel for a multinational.
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law within the MENA region.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal aspects of corporate structuring including incorporation and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws.
• Advise on regulatory issues and risk management.
• Review terms for digital products.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Additional Note:
  • 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.