Legal Director - RAK Properties PJSC

Qureos Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide comprehensive legal guidance and ensure compliance across all business operations. The ideal candidate will develop policies, manage disputes, and advise on legislation while working closely with various departments to mitigate risks and maintain legal integrity. This role requires a strong legal background and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent legal education.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and contracts.
• Strong understanding of UAE laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for legal compliance and manage disputes.
• Review contracts and ensure statutory compliance.
• Advise and represent the company in legal matters.

Skills

Legal analysis

Compliance knowledge

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Intellectual property

Education

Law degree

Job description

To provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of the business in order to protect RAKP from any potential risks and exposure whilst ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to all legal issues (e.g., litigation, complaints, claims) and manage the resolution of all disputes brought by or against RAK Properties.
• Develop and implement a legal department budget and provide supporting evidence to explain any variances.
• Investigate major and complex claims and provide proactive and reactive legal advice to all aspects of the business.
• Interpret and advise on existing and new legislation affecting the business and oversee the implementation of changes and / or dissemination of information as appropriate.
• Review and approve contracts, agreements, and all legal documentation, ensuring they are in strict compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Review progress of outstanding litigations and liaise with external lawyers, where necessary.
• Oversee registration and protection of RAK Properties' intellectual property rights (e.g., trademarks, patents, copyright, etc.).
• Work closely with Finance and HR on all customer and employee-related disputes and provide guidance in developing appropriate contracts and policies.
• Select all external legal advisors to gain perspective on different company legal matters.
• Oversee the database of all major contracts signed by RAK Properties and ensure its protection and integrity at all times.
• Keep abreast of all legislation that can affect RAKP’s business and ensure compliance accordingly.
• Lead and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Advise and represent the company in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and others.
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, and deeds.
• Present facts in writing and verbally to the company’s clients or others and argue on its behalf.
• Conduct legal analysis and research on various legal matters of the clients or the company.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other briefing documents.
• Actively participate in preparing and drafting different contracts and legal submissions and draft authoritative legal opinions as well.
• Conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyze the legal information.
• Draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies, rules, and procedures related to Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.