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Job Description
As a Legal Counsel within EY, you will be a focal point of contact for delivering advice related to various legal issues which may include contracts, policies, procedures, mergers & acquisitions, master service agreements, tenders, ongoing projects within EY, and much more.
Subsequently, you can expect to quickly become a trusted and reliable advisor to the firm as you work with colleagues across the MENA region’s business. As part of the in-house legal team, you will be reporting directly to the MENA General Counsel.
Job Requirements
To qualify ,for the role you must have
- At least 7 years of post-qualification experience
- Employment law experience gained in either a reputable firm (or equivalent) and/or in-house function
- Commercial awareness of the business issues facing the organisation and the ability to deal with problems in a practical and intuitive way
- Proven ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels, including with senior members of the firm, some of whom have a considerable understanding of the law
- The capability to lead, take responsibility and act autonomously; including an ability to take difficult decisions and provide substantiated arguments
- Strong personal communication skills, capable of dealing with wide range of people
- Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects
- The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlines
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Be a strong team player who is both committed and flexible
Ideally, you should also
- Be fluent in Arabic and English, both spoken and written
- Have experience with data privacy matters such as data access requests and record retention
- Be able to operate with limited use of external counsel
- Possess attention to detail in all aspects
What we look for
We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.
What we can offer you
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you