Legal Counsel - MEA

OSI Systems; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in EMEA seeks a Legal Counsel to manage diverse legal matters across Security, Medical, and Optoelectronics divisions. The role involves advising senior management, drafting contracts, and managing corporate legal risks while upholding the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork. Applicants should have significant legal counsel experience and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience with UK/US legal principles and businesses is essential.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic for legal drafting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage contracts across various divisions.
• Advise on legal disputes and corporate acquisitions.
• Support entry into new markets and handle regulatory compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Cultural Sensitivity

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Post-qualified experience as a solicitor, barrister, or legal counsel

Job description

The Legal Counsel for OSI EMEA will work closely with other in-house counsel, compliance, and business managers, primarily focusing on projects in the Middle East while also supporting the broader EMEA and CIS regions. This role involves handling a wide variety of legal matters across all OSI divisions, including Security, Medical, and Optoelectronics.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the EMEA contracts department of the security division to review various purchase, sale, distribution, and service contracts, and maintain accurate records of contracts and approvals.
• Review and advise on material commercial contracts for all divisions, including sales agency and distribution contracts, and public procurement contracts with various EMEA & CIS governments and agencies.
• Advise and support senior stakeholders within the business to achieve transactional and strategic objectives.
• Draft and review agreements such as teaming agreements, collaboration agreements, and subcontracts with international partners.
• Advise on disputes arising from operations in EMEA.
• Support entry into new markets and territories, analyze regulatory landscapes, establish local legal entities, and oversee annual corporate maintenance of EMEA entities.
• Support business negotiations and advise on property leases in various jurisdictions within the region.
• Instruct and manage outside counsel for various legal matters requiring specialist local knowledge.
• Manage and support corporate acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate documentation.
• Anticipate and review legal risks facing the business.
• Assist the Finance and HR departments with complex legal matters.
• Travel will be required across EMEA and CIS regions.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Education, Skills, and Experience Required :

• Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience as a solicitor, barrister, or legal counsel.
• Experience working with and understanding of UK / US businesses and applicable legal principles.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, including professional legal advice and drafting.
• Capable of handling complex negotiations and advising senior management on legal requirements and risks.
• Highly responsive, motivated, and willing to work extended hours when needed.
• Enjoys working with diverse cultures and is open to handling legal projects outside previous expertise, demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience as in-house counsel and working with or for UK or US-based international businesses is required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Security and Investigations, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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