Senior Legal Counsel – M&A
JOB_52776731024644Job type
PermanentLocation
UAESpecialism
LegalIndustry
Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & TourismPay
Competitive tax-free salary + incentives
Senior Legal Counsel
Your new company
The client is a government entity focused on acquiring equity stakes to support business and project funding based in the United Arab Emirates.
Your new role
To manage legal risk across all functions, the Board, and the portfolio of companies, as well as their investments, projects, and assets. Acting as a senior legal adviser, providing guidance across a broad range of legal disciplines, with a primary focus on M&A.
To manage legal risk across all functions, the Board, and the portfolio of companies, as well as their investments, projects, and assets. Acting as a senior legal adviser, providing guidance across a broad range of legal disciplines, with a primary focus on M&A.
Responsibilities
- Focus on M&A activities within the Group, while recognising that the role extends beyond this to encompass corporate and commercial responsibilities across the entire organisation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, international best practices, policies, and procedures to protect the organisation and its subsidiaries from significant legal risks.
- Supervise the provision of legal and regulatory guidance to minimise financial, legal, and reputational risks.
- Support the General Counsel by staying updated on new legislation and regulatory changes that may affect the Group, and provide advice on how to ensure compliance with these developments.
- Assist the General Counsel in creating and upholding a legal framework for the organisation and its subsidiaries to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal support.
What you'll need to succeed
- At least 8 years of legal experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or in-house experience from a multinational company
- Bachelor’s and master’s degree from a recognised/reputable university in law
- Active membership from a recognised legal associate or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction
- Excellent English language written and speaking skills. Additional languages are desirable
- Middle Eastern experience is essential
- Proven background working in a leadership/managerial capacity
What you'll get in return
- Work with a highly reputable government entity and its portfolio of companies
- Tax-free salary + incentives
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Senior Legal Counsel – M&AJOB_527767310246442024-11-282025-02-26
Talk to Sophie Armstrong, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Dubai, Hays FZ LLC, Al Thuraya Tower 1, Office 2003,Media City, Dubai, UAETelephone 04 559 5823JOB_52776731024644