Senior Legal Counsel

OSI Systems; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security and medical sectors is seeking a Legal Counsel to support projects across the EMEA region. This role involves collaborating with contracts teams, advising on legal matters, and managing corporate acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, be fluent in English and Arabic, and possess strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Experience as in-house counsel for UK/US-based business.

Responsibilities

• Review various contracts and maintain records.
• Advise on commercial contracts and disputes.
• Support corporate acquisitions and due diligence.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Regulatory Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Solicitor/Barrister

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.

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.

Advising and supporting senior stakeholders within the business toa chive 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 in new market and territories and jurisdictions, analyse regulatory landscape, 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 where specialist local knowledge required. .

Manage and support corporate acquisitions, due diligence and corporate documents.

Anticipate and review legal risks facing the business.

Assist the Finance and HR departments with complex legal matters.

Travel will be required across EMEA, CIS

Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience as a solicitor/barrister/legal counsel

Experience of working with and strong understanding of UK/US businesses and applicable legal principles and approaches.

Fluent in English and Arabic to a high standard including written professional advice and legal drafting

Capable of handling complex negotiations and advising senior company management on contractual and other legal requirements and risks

Highly responsive and motivated, with a willingness to work extended hours when projects demand.

Enjoys working with different cultures and is willing to handle legal projects outside previous expertise, demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop new competencies.

Experience as in-house counsel and working with / for a UK or US-based business on international transactions is required.

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