Regional Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the Middle East is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel to drive their legal strategy across UAE, Oman, and Bahrain. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and over 5 years of corporate law experience. This role involves providing legal guidance, navigating regulatory complexities, and supporting commercial transactions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Family health insurance

Business travel covered

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualified experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Admitted as a lawyer with a recognized law society or bar council.
• Experience in commercial and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to support business objectives.
• Navigate regulatory landscapes and protect company interests.
• Support legal restructuring and shareholder transactions.

Skills

Corporate law

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Law degree from a recognized university

Job description

Job Title : Regional Legal Counsel (Middle East)

Reporting to : Regional General Counsel

Are you a legal expert ready to make your mark in a dynamic environment? One of the leading security solutions providers in the Middle East is currently looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to drive our legal strategy and ensure compliance across our operations in the region (UAE, Oman & Bahrain).

In this rewarding role, you will :

• Provide essential legal guidance to support our business objectives with integrity and reliability.
• Navigate complex regulatory landscapes and protect our interests, embodying our commitment to safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, fostering a spirit of teamwork and innovation.

If you have a strong background in corporate law, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset, we want to hear from you!

What you bring to the table :

• Law degree from a recognized university.
• Admitted as a lawyer with a recognized law society or bar counsel.
• 5+ years post-qualified experience (law firm experience beneficial).
• Experience working on commercial and corporate transactions.

What we provide as a business :

• Competitive salary package.
• Family health insurance and airfare.
• Working hours from Sunday to Thursday.
• Access to a global team of professionals.
• Business travels from time to time (fully covered).

Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate

• Support the Regional General Counsel on legal restructuring and shareholder transactions.
• Arrange and attend board and shareholders’ meetings, prepare agendas and minutes.
• Prepare and execute powers of attorney, resolutions, agendas, and minutes.
• Ensure effective corporate procedures, including renewal of licenses.
• Monitor licenses to ensure records are maintained and renewals are timely.
• Keep the registers and books within the Middle East updated.
• Maintain the Group Company Secretarial Database with current information on share capital, ownership, directors, officers, and registered addresses.

Commercial and Procurement

• Provide training on standard terms and conditions and CRM guidelines.
• Monitor ongoing use of standard terms and conditions and CRM guidelines.
• Review and negotiate company standard, customer, and supplier terms.
• Assist with RFPs and support KYC processes.
• Manage contract renewals and terminations, and oversee the contract database.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Instruct external legal counsel for claims and manage their performance.
• Review legal costs and manage external legal relationships.

Labour and Employee Matters

• Research and advise on local labour laws.
• Support HR with employee claims and related legal issues.

Systems and Reporting

• Ensure systems are continuously updated.
• Report to local management, regional, and group functions.