Legal Manager

Position OverviewSupport all business functions in contractual drafting, analysis and support for their business activities.Roles and Responsibility Drafting contracts (service contracts, supply contracts, framework contracts, goods contracts, client contracts) and providing legal support to all areas of the business. Ability to analyse numerous operations contracts and explain consequences under each contract in any given scenario Draft Memorandums of Understanding, new business contracts, customer delivery contracts with new partners/clients. Assistance with supporting drafting of all operational policies and procedures to reflect and ensure compliance with revised contractual structure of the company. Review and provide amendments to ensure compliance with reporting obligations for clients, asset owners and shareholders. Interpret and ensure compliance with joint venture arrangements that govern the company, including Memorandum of Association and applicable laws. Ensure updates to and creation of new templates of the contracts used for the procurement of the goods and services and client contracts. Strong drafting ability Review and clear deviations submitted by the contractors at the tender stage of the procurement process. Participating at all negotiation meetings with Clients, partners and contractors. Follow up on the contractual claims with suppliers and service providers. Strong legal understanding of transition between construction build phase, through testing and commissioning through to start up operations Maintain physical filing of contracts. Provide legal support to operations as directed by the head of the department or executive management. Perform any other task or participate to any other business as may be assigned. Prepare, assist and coordinate with preparation of Board packs and submissions.Desirable Qualifications, Skills And ExperienceAcademic Qualifications: Master or Bachelor in Law.Professional Qualifications A qualified and practicing commercial lawyer with good all round commercial knowledge, projects experience and an enthusiastic desire to work in a multi-cultural environment in the UAE.Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in a projects legal department of an international company and/or law firm in dealing with drafting contracts. Must be a qualified lawyer. Fluent in English (excellent writing, drafting and speaking skills), fluency in Arabic is a plus.Other Skills Flexible and ability to manage stress and meet tight deadlines. Accurate, attention to details and conscientious. Ability to follow instructions and work closely with hierarchy. Ability to identify and highlight risk and financial exposure for the company. Ability to explain complicated contractual structures in layman’s terms.