Legal Counsel

Giesecke & Devrient GB Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen im Bereich Zahlungssysteme sucht einen erfahrenen Juristen, um den Legal Manager zu unterstützen. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie für die Überprüfung, das Entwerfen und die Verhandlung von Verträgen verantwortlich sein. Sie werden auch in Compliance- und Datenschutzfragen tätig sein und dabei helfen, die Einhaltung der Richtlinien sicherzustellen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Recht und Compliance haben und in einem vielfältigen, internationalen Team arbeiten möchten, ist diese Position ideal für Sie.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 4 Jahre Erfahrung in Vertragsprüfung und -verhandlung.
• Mitglied einer europäischen oder nordamerikanischen Anwaltskammer.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Legal Managers bei rechtlichen und Compliance-Aufgaben.
• Überprüfung und Entwurf von Geschäftsverträgen und Vereinbarungen.

Skills

Vertragsverhandlung

Rechtsforschung

Compliance Management

Datenprivatsphäre

Projektmanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor in Recht

LLM

Job description

We’ve printed over 140 billion banknotes.

Legal Counsel

Location : Dubai

When it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments, the whole world trusts Giesecke+Devrient. Now you too can discover your passion for the world of payment systems. G+D Currency Technology is a globally active high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. As a trusted partner of central banks and the entire currency industry, we increase security and efficiency in cash circulation. Our 160 years of experience – combined with new, digital solutions – makes us the world market leader in Advanced Currency Management. As part of the G+D Group, we offer a wide range of development opportunities in an international, family-owned company, with more than 11,000 employees worldwide. We are convinced that the key to success is in the diversity of our employees. That’s why it depends on you personally – let’s shape the future of currencies together!

Scope and Purpose :

• To support the Legal Manager with a number of legal, compliance, data-privacy and administrative duties.

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities :

• Legal Responsibilities :

Working with key areas of the business, assist with reviewing / drafting / amending a range of commercial / business contracts (customers, suppliers and services providers), offer / proposal, tender review and bid application.

• Perform legal research and provide general support to Legal Manager and various departments, such as but not limited to HR related matters, customer contract interpretation / implementation, inter-company agreements, corporate matters.
• Manage a variety of side projects and topics.
• Compliance Responsibilities :

Assisting the Legal Manager in the day to day activities in various aspects of Compliance, such as but not limited to due diligence screening of business partners, managing the sales partner application and agreements, drafting and amending agency and distributor agreements, ensuring all guidelines and policies are applied in the day to day business (procurement, gift & invitation, export control).

• Data Privacy Responsibilities :

Assisting the Legal Manager in the day to day activities in various aspects of Data privacy, such as but not limited to deletion process and organization's record of processing activities (RoPA), in accordance with the GDPR.

Job Requirements / Qualifications :

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Law (strong academic credentials LLL and / or LLB).
• LLM preferred but not mandatory.
• Member of a European and / or North American Bar association.
• Must have minimum 4+ years of experience.
• Strong and lengthy experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of legal concepts.
• Profound commercial and contractual understanding with focus on exceptional client service.
• Good project management experience and skills (planning, reporting, processes).
• Strong communication skills and capability in managing workload.
• Excellent team player with good soft skills for use in cross functional and international teams.
• Expertise in negotiation techniques, contract law, contract drafting and negotiation, software licensing agreement.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work with challenging individuals / organizations.
• English mandatory and French preferred but not mandatory.

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!