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Abu Dhabi - UAE

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Salary Not Disclosed

Nationality

Emirati

Gender

Male

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

  • Reporting to the COO who is also a Lawyer, the appointee will be responsible for advising on all legal and regulatory aspects for the Family Office
  • Advising on all legal aspects of transactions, discretionary asset management relations and business projects related to Family Office and be responsible for assisting with risk management in this regard.
  • The ideal individual will have legal experience in the family office setting, and/or M&A, and/or private equity, and/or fund investments, and/or government/sovereign investment practice.
  • Coordinating and interacting with internal and international stakeholders, audit firms and local and international law firms will be required.
  • Advising on corporate governance and compliance with pre-existing and new regulations.
  • Analyzing complex legal issues and providing consistent sound judgment to the business while balancing business imperatives with legal risk.
  • Reviewing, advising, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, purchase agreements, research and development and software licensing agreements, NDAs, MoUs).
  • Reviewing, advising, and negotiating investments (direct equity/debt deployments, fund of fund allocations etc.) and joint venture opportunities.
  • Establishing a framework for effective project management of legal workstreams, including providing timely, clear and comprehensive updates to management on the status of key projects.
  • Developing strategies and processes to protect, manage and defend the intellectual property rights of the business unit.
  • Effective supervision and management of external counsel and supporting legal personnel.
  • Maintaining comprehensive and up to date legal records for the business unit.
  • Advising and coordinating dispute resolution matters relevant to the business unit.
  • Promoting awareness of changes in law and regulation which will impact business operations

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualifying Law Degree(s) and a track record of academic excellence (admission to practice law in a globally recognized jurisdiction highly preferred)
  • Minimum of 6 years legal experience, including legal experience as a practitioner in a top international and/or magic circle law firm
  • Experience as a lead negotiation lawyer/ project management attorney
  • Skilled at analyzing and managing legal and practical risk

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join globally renowned family office during high growth phase in the region
  • Competitive salary
  • Exposure to various types of domestic and international transactional work

Desired candidate profile

  • Extensive Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of various areas of law, including corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align legal strategies with business goals and provide proactive legal advice.

  • Contract Negotiation: Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts and agreements.

  • Risk Management: Strong skills in identifying potential legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.

  • Leadership Skills: Experience leading legal teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and collaborating with other departments.

  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to assess legal issues and provide practical solutions.

  • Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant laws and regulations, as well as compliance best practices.

  • Dispute Resolution: Experience in managing disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration across the organization.

  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in legal documentation and risk assessment.

Employment Type

Full-time

Company Industry

Accounting

Department / Functional Area

Legal Counsel

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