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This is a full-time role as a General Counsel with AW HOLDING Dubai Office. The General Counsel will be responsible for:
- Strong leadership and management skills to effectively lead and mentor the legal team.
- In-depth knowledge of business operations and industry-specific regulations.
- Experience in handling complex legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance.
- Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners.
- Develop and implement the company's legal strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the organization.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and resolving legal disputes.
- Handle Litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution in GCC and MENA region, Supervise and coordinate the work of external law firms.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the company's operations.
- Manage, supervise, develop and train the team members within the department and other departments, assigning responsibilities.
- Communicate and meet with clients to discuss new cases and ongoing cases.
- Providing regular internal reporting on legal and claims/litigation matters.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- 10+ years of experience in UAE is a MUST.
- Experience practicing law, preferably with a law firm.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Managed a team of lawyers, paralegals and huge operation within a law firm.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Flaunt spoken and written English skills.
- MBA will be an advantage.