puestos de Immigration Lawyer en Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Provides a full range of legal advice and services. Responsibilities are within the Legal Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.

Commercial and Corporate Legal Affairs :

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents related to the Company’s business activities (services, suppliers, branding / marketing, leasing, vendors, confidentiality, IP, employment).
• Assist the legal manager in conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters.
• Assess potential legal risks and implications of contracts and bring them to management's attention.
• Provide expert legal advice on contractual, commercial, and legislative matters to business units and management.
• Support in-depth legal analysis of company projects and business initiatives to identify potential risks and recommend compliance and mitigation solutions.
• Support research, drafting, and negotiation of legal documents related to Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Governance, and International Law.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as consumer protection and IP.

Litigation Management :

• Delegate and manage litigation cases or investigations with external law firms.
• Provide necessary evidence or documents to support external law firms, collaborating with relevant business units.
• Submit police reports and coordinate with government relations department and PA team.
• Provide guidance on potential legal risks associated with lawsuits and/or investigations to management and stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with local law firms for prompt and relevant counsel.
• Seek assistance from local law firms in drafting and revising contracts posing regulatory or compliance risks.

Regulatory Affairs :

• Conduct in-depth analysis of decisions, actions, or regulations initiated by local regulatory authorities that may impact the Company.
• Provide recommendations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Manage or support in responding to inquiries and/or investigations by local regulatory authorities, liaising with external law firms as needed.
• Represent the company before regulatory authorities when required.
• Evaluate regulatory authorization requirements and create compliance checklists for new products and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law from a reputable institution is mandatory. Additional qualifications such as an LLM are advantageous.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in a legal role, preferably within an e-commerce or technology-driven industry or an international law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE laws and regulations for at least 3 years.
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to assess legal risks, analyze regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset, committed to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and evolving regulatory environments.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.