Senior Legal Counsel

OSI Systems; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their operations across the EMEA and CIS regions. The role involves handling a wide range of legal matters, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and managing contracts and disputes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in legal counsel, with a strong grasp of UK/US legal principles and fluency in both English and Arabic. The position requires travelling across regions and a commitment to uphold the company's core values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience as a solicitor, barrister, or legal counsel.
• Experience working with UK / US business legal principles.
• Capable of handling complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with contracts department to review various contracts.
• Advise on material commercial contracts.
• Support entry into new markets and manage corporate acquisitions.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Contract Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Understanding of UK / US law

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Advise and support senior stakeholders within the business to achieve transactional and strategic objectives.
4. Draft and review agreements such as teaming agreements, collaboration agreements, and subcontracts with international partners.
5. Advise on disputes arising from operations in EMEA.
6. Support entry into new markets, territories, and jurisdictions; analyze the regulatory landscape; establish local legal entities; and oversee annual corporate maintenance of EMEA entities.
7. Support business negotiations and advise on property leases in various jurisdictions within the region.
8. Instruct and manage outside counsel for various legal matters requiring specialist local knowledge.
9. Manage and support corporate acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate documentation.
10. Anticipate and review legal risks facing the business.
11. Assist the Finance and HR departments with complex legal matters.
12. Travel will be required across EMEA and CIS.
13. Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
14. Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience as a solicitor, barrister, or legal counsel.
2. Experience working with and a strong understanding of UK / US businesses and applicable legal principles.
3. Fluent in English and Arabic, including written professional advice and legal drafting.
4. Capable of handling complex negotiations and advising senior management on contractual and legal risks.
5. Highly responsive, motivated, and willing to work extended hours when needed.
6. Enjoys working with different cultures and is willing to handle legal projects outside previous expertise, demonstrating a willingness to learn.
7. Experience as in-house counsel working with UK or US-based international transactions is required.

Disclaimer : Naukrigulf.com is a platform to connect jobseekers and employers. Applicants should independently verify the legitimacy of employers. We do NOT endorse requests for money payments and advise against sharing personal or bank details. For more information, visit Security Advice. Report any fraud or malpractice to [e-mail].

J-18808-Ljbffr