Regional Legal Counsel – Arabic Speaker | Jobs in UAE by Michael Page

Our client is a large multinational technology and digital company with a large headcount in the region, they have created a Regional Legal Counsel position who, with the support of global Legal, will head up the legal function in the MENA region.

Client Details

Work for a globally well-known brand. Gain a significant uplift in level, title, scope of work and regional exposure. Travel to Europe for conferences and implement international best practices into the region

Description

This is a hands on role with the individual managing all aspects of legal and supporting corporate initiatives as necessary including:

* Advising on Mergers & Acquisitions deals and managing the M&A strategy from a legal perspective

* Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a number of media/digital contracts, IP, data privacy policies, commercial licenses, proposals, supplier and client agreements

* Creating templates and standards and providing advice to the team, deliver training and risk management initiatives etc

* Ensure the cost-effective handling of litigation and disputes to protect the companies best interests

* Working closely with the Compliance Director to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Job Offer

An exciting role and a great brand to have on your CV, work amongst a young, dynamic team and have the autonomy to make decisions. Travel globally to meet and engage with global legal and attend conferences

* 5-7 years experience in a broad range of industries. Ability to work independently and head up a regional legal function

* Fully fluent in Arabic (ability to draft in Arabic)

* Law / LLB qualified

Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting
Banking & Financial Services
Procurement
Property & Construction
Engineering & Supply Chain
Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
Human Resources
Sales
Marketing
Technology
Secretarial
Executive Search
Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.