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Head of Legal Strategy – GCC & Africa Regions
Job summary
A multinational food and beverage company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee the legal function in the Gulf region and South Africa. The role involves providing strategic legal advice on contract management, marketing compliance, and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least 8 years of experience in a similar position, and strong collaboration skills. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages being a plus.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational company.
- Strong technical skills in contract management, marketing and IP, company secretarial, compliance, and dispute resolution.
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the legal function for the Gulf region and South Africa.
- Support the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts.
- Advise on advertising and marketing law matters.
- Ensure corporate secretarial compliance.
- Provide legal advice on labor law and regulations.
Skills
Education
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