Legal Counsel

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law consultancy in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate should have a Law degree, an active membership in a recognized legal body, and over 2 years of experience in reputable law firms or in-house roles. This position involves contract review, drafting correspondence, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Active membership from a recognized legal association or regulatory body in a common law jurisdiction.
• Over 2 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and in-house role.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel by initial review of all contracts.
• Draft legal correspondence and corporate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable law and regulations.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract review

Drafting legal correspondence

Education

Bachelors of Laws

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

We are hiring for a Legal Counsel in Ras Al Khaimah.

To support the General Counsel by initial review of all contracts, drafting legal correspondence and corporate resolutions; reviewing and assisting with template documentation. The role involves providing legal advice across a wide range of legal disciplines and ensuring compliance with applicable law and regulation across the Group. Assist the Group in understanding its legal risk appetite and support in the development and implementation of a legal policies and procedures across the Group that enable it to deliver on its commercial priorities whilst ensuring compliance with applicable law and regulation and related policies and procedures

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelors of Laws degree and/ or Master’s degree in Law

Professional Qualifications:

Active & current membership from a recognized legal association or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction such as the UK and US.

Years of Experience:

Over 2 years of post-qualification experience gained at a credible law firm with additional experience (minimum 2 years) subsequently gained in a reputable inhouse role is preferred. 4 years of post-qualification experience in a credible law firm.