Assistant Manager, Legal Affairs

Job Purpose

To provide expert legal advice and consultation on a wide range of legal matters, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and Daman's policies. Initiate and manage corporate and commercial legal matters, including contract negotiations and regulatory compliance. Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate legal processes. Implement legal frameworks to enhance fraud prevention and adjudicate cases. Improve litigation management by overseeing legal proceedings and dispute resolutions. Establish best practices in legal affairs and monitor changes in legislation to keep the company informed.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Formulate, review, and provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, employment, IT, IP, and international legal matters.
• Initiate, support, and oversee critical projects, negotiations, and deals by providing expert legal insights and strategies.
• Foster and managing relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, public entities, and internal business teams.
• Implement, conduct, and manage legal research, training programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the organization.
• Improve and oversee Arabic-English and English-Arabic legal translations to ensure accuracy in legal documentation.
• Enhance, review, and update legal policies and procedures within the Legal Affairs department for effective implementation.
• Manage, draft, review, and negotiate corporate contracts, memoranda, legal notices, and other key legal documents.
• Oversee, investigate, and adjudicate fraud cases involving providers, members, suppliers, or employees in compliance with laws.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in dispute resolution sessions to minimize litigation risks and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Promote, monitor, and ensure compliance with UAE federal and local laws while adhering to Daman's internal policies.

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Monitor, assess, and update legal risks and company policies to align with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Motivate, train, and empower teams by conducting legal awareness sessions and compliance-focused training programs.
• Oversee, manage, and maintain legal documentation processes, ensuring efficient record-keeping and compliance adherence.
• Present, analyze, and provide regular legal reports and insights to senior management on risks and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Educational Qualifications and Professional Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
• Master's degree in Law or related field.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent is a plus.

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in legal affairs with at least 2 years in a leadership role.