Legal Counsel - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate to provide legal advice on employment law and workplace compliance. You will manage legal risks, draft agreements, and advise on employee relations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in labor laws and the ability to handle litigation. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to engage with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal advice in employment and labor relations.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage litigation and external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on employment law matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts and agreements.
• Advise on compliance and employee relations issues.
• Stay updated on legal developments in the region.

Skills

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Complying With Regulations

Conflict Resolution

Contract Drafting

Corporate Litigations

Developing Policies and Guidelines

Employee Relations

Employment Law Counseling

Labor Laws

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS Internal Firm Services Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.
In employment law at PwC you will focus on providing legal advice and guidance to clients on matters related to employment labour relations and workplace compliance. You will be responsible for maintaining organisational adherence to labour laws and regulations promoting fair and equitable treatment of employees.

• General advice and support relating to a spectrum of HC matters including: employee relations (disciplinaries grievances investigations and terminations) contingent workforce immigration and visas data breaches; Drafting/reviewing/advising on employment contracts/ letters/ agreements;
• Supporting HC on the management of actual and threatened litigation by employees in collaboration with the OGC litigation team.
• Supervising and managing external counsel where necessary.
• Staying abreast of legal developments in the ME region and sharing insights with stakeholders through newsletters regular reports and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Providing legal support on the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions/ corporate restructuring/ interfirm transfer of employees in collaboration with the OGC corporate team.
• Partnering with HC on HCdriven projects and initiatives providing advice and guidance on legal compliance and best practice for example in relation to Global Mobility Corporate Sustainability and Nationalization programs; Initiatives to optimize our HC operations and organizational strategy across the region from both a legal and employee experience perspective.
• Supporting HC Policy and Compliance functions with the inception design development and implementation of Regional HC Policies that are legally compliant and which support our Firm and People related strategies and values; and Providing adhoc advice on the application and interpretation of HC Policies

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Communication Complying With Regulations Conflict Resolution Contract Drafting Contractual Agreements Corporate Litigations Creativity Developing Policies and Guidelines Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Employee Relations Employee Terminations Employment Claims Employment Law Counseling Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Human Resources (HR) Policies Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Labor Contract Interpretation Labor Laws 15 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior IC