Legal Counsel (Legal Department)

JOB PURPOSE

Assists Senior Legal Counsel in providing professional consultation and advisory services to senior and line management on all matters that have legal ramifications. Ensure compliance by the company in conducting its business with all applicable UAE and Abu Dhabi laws and regulations and shareholdersu2019 agreements. Provides professional and expert legal advice and perform other legal support services aimed at safeguarding the interests of the Company by ensuring the legality of all its transactions. This includes rendering professional legal advice, reviewing legal terms of contracts, procedures and internal regulations and handling court cases.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

u2022 Provide professional advice on legal issues and follow-up the external litigations, (police & labour cases,local courts, pension funds etc.).
u2022 Manage legal affairs, effectively, with government departments and local industrial / commercial organizations.
u2022 Monitor, review, and safekeep/archive the official gazette. Highlight / Prepare a report on amendments/new laws relevant to the Company and employees.
u2022 Review and comment on Biddersu2019 qualifications, contracts terms and conditions, bank guarantees, performance bonds, and insurance policies.
u2022 Process various licensing applications for the Company and deal with various licensing authorities in this regard.
u2022 Review and prepare feedback reports on cases related to Labour law affairs and litigations.
u2022 Support the HC Division in the follow-up of Companyu2019s legal matters with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund.
u2022 Coordinate the translation and legalizing of the Companyu2019s legal documents.
u2022 Ensure the proper archiving of various legal records to maintain history of the Companyu2019s cases.
u2022 Create and maintain a comprehensive in-house legal library to contribute in sustaining the department to address various legal issues in a faster and efficient manner.
u2022 Monitor and ensure the orderly disposal of legal records, evaluate continuously, and recommend changes of retention schedules to maintain and improve reliability and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in law or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized University.
u2022 6 years of experience in successful legal practice & advisory support within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
u2022 Proficiency in providing advice on legal matters, corporate/ commercial & contractual matters to protect the company's interests.
u2022 Good persuasive and interpersonal skills.
u2022 Familiarity in corporate and commercial law, contract law, and labour law.
u2022 Thorough knowledge about Abu Dhabi and the UAE legal requirements and procedures for corporate companies.
u2022 Knowledge and familiarization with Microsoft Office applications