Risk Management - Legal / Contract reviews
SLOVAKIA Sales
Job description
mso-bidi-Job
/ Role title mso-bidi-
\'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>In-house legal counsel
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Service
(Sub-department) mso-bidi-
\'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Legal services EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Supervisor \'Times New Roman\';color:navy;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin\'>Associate
Director - Risk Management mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>/ General Counsel
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Department \'Times New Roman\';color:navy;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
\'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Risk Management EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Hierarchical
level
\'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Mid-Senior level
mso-bidi-
mso-bidi-Job
/ Role Purpose
EN-US\'>
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Advise and support internal stakeholders of the Firm
in UAE and Oman as the main point of contact on a variety oflegal,
risk, compliance, contracting, licensing, insurance and governance
matters.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Provide sound and professional legal advice on issues
or queries of internal stakeholders, their service lines and business operations
in UAE and Oman.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Liaise and follow-up with authorities, government
institutions and external parties on corporate, regulatory and compliance
matters.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Support the Licensing and Insurance function with
Firm's various licensing and insurance requirements.
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Major
duties and responsibilities
EN-US\'>
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Review, advise and negotiate internally on
contracting terms, legal risks and liabilities associated with different
engagements/agreements/contracts/documents.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Draft new templates, or develop and solidify
existing templates (including agreements, contracts and other legal
documents), in line with the law and internal policy, to ensure the Firm's
fulllegal rights.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Give timely counsel to queries by internal
stakeholders on a variety of Legal, Regulatory, Licensing and Compliance
topics (law/regulations, licensed services, partnerships, contracting etc.).
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Apply effective risk management practices, evaluate
and offer proactive advise on possible legal/risk issues, business decisions
and operations, including mitigation measures.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Provide clarification on legal language,
requirements or specifications on a case by case basis.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Support the Department Insurance function with
insurance queries and obtaining project-specific insurances.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Support the Department Licensing function with management
of corporate legal matters including registration, licensing, filings, renewals
and maintenance of appropriate records as required.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Support the Department Licensing function with individual
licenses and other requirements of authorities.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Analyze, research and assist on various regulatory
obligations, licensing/registration requirements or business expansion
support to internal stakeholders
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Provide assistance with regulatory correspondence
and submissions, due diligence, questionnaires.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Develop and document internal process flows and
policies for the Department Licensing and Insurance functions.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Communicate, liaise and negotiate with external
parties (regulators, clients, external counsel, public authority etc.) on
various Firm needs.
mso-bidi-
mso-bidi-
mso-bidi-Team
management
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Supervised by the Risk Management Team leader.
mso-bidi-
mso-bidi-Extend
of work
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Works mostly in consultation and under the guidance
of RM Team leader, but it is expected that this role will also operate
independently in certain areas.
mso-bidi-
mso-bidi-Deliverables \'Times New Roman\';color:navy;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
Not Applicable as RM is an activity based internal
sourcing department. mso-bidi-
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Required
skills and knowledge's for the role
mso-bidi-
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Good judgment and ability to provide direction.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Strong oral and written communication skills.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Ability to work independently, under pressure and
within deadlines and be a highly motivated team player with a passion for the
industry.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
\'Wingdings 2\';mso-bidi-ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Fluency or at least a basic efficiency in Arabic is
a plus. mso-bidi-
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Attention to detail and sufficient time management.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Sound research and analytic skills.
\'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Knowledge
/ Technical Skills
mso-bidi-
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Ability to understand an apply principles of law;
and to analyse and resolve legal problems.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Ability to guide the legal strategic thinking of the
Firm's service line heads.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Ability to deliver solution-focused advice and provide
practical business solutions.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Develop an understanding of the ethos of the Firm,
its structure, values, commercial objectives is critical.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Commercial awareness i.e. knowledge of the business
model, industry, current developments in local, national and world business,
particularly any issues that may impact the Firm and its business.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Competent understanding of relevant software(s)/tools
such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft
PowerPoint etc.
mso-bidi-
mso-bidi-Education
/ Work experience \'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>The ideal candidate for this position will hold a
legal degree from a top rated or well-known university.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>At least 5 years post qualification experience in
private practice, in-house or similar role and industry in well-known,
reputable organization(s).
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Experience and qualifications generally acceptable
in the industry.
ç mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Membership to practice law with a bar association in
a known jurisdiction is a plus.
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Other
requirements related to the job color:navy;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>None
mso-bidi-Financial
management
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>None at this level.
mso-bidi-Risks
management
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Fundamental - as this is the core department of the
role.
\'Times New Roman\';color:navy;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Conditions
and working environment
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Sitting desk but regular visits to offices across
emirates for:
\'Wingdings 2\';mso-bidi-ç \'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Internal stakeholders
issues/meetings.
\'Wingdings 2\';mso-bidi-ç \'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Meeting with regulators, or
relevant government authorities.
\'Wingdings 2\';mso-bidi-ç \'Times New Roman\';mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Authorities and regulators for
licensing requirements.
mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>
mso-bidi-Evolution
opportunities
minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US\'>Cross
Function Assignments to gain technical knowledge mso-bidi-
Auto req ID
139877BR
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Level
Senior Associate/ Senior Team member
Region
EMA
Service Line
Legal Council
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Sub Region
MESA
Location.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai