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Our client is looking for a Legal Affairs Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract review and validations – Customers, Vendors, Distributors, etc.
• Corporate governance – maintaining all the secretariat duties for our companies.
• Bank Legal support – e.g., corporate guarantees
• Legal document maintenance – Licenses (e.g., Industrial Licenses)
• Project work – e.g., Arab League qualification for exemption on import duties with the trading area
• Legal entities restructuring
• Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.
• Draft, modify and implement company policies, Supplier Contracts, Sales Agreements and
• Distribution agreements.
• Evaluate business activities (e.g., investments) to assess compliance risk.
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
• Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible Legal compliance risks.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Prepare reports for senior management. Proactively audit legal documents, processes, and to identify loopholes and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with external auditors and support HR when needed.
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices, when required.
• Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Qualified lawyer
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic will be highly desirable
• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Proven experience as Legal compliance manager
• In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Corporate Company