Legal Advisor

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Directors in implementing the firm’s visions, plans and strategies as a whole.
• Include reviewing and negotiating contracts of daily operators, vendors and companies.
• Overseeing client and vendor contracts.
• Maintaining the organization’s legal files and ensuring that the working practices are in accordance with its policies and regulations.
• Ensuring compliance to healthcare laws and regulations.
• Conducting their own cases and assisting other employees and partners in negotiating terms, representing and advising their clients.
• Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses.
• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of anticipated and endorsed legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry standards, trade journals and other relevant publications.
• Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of documents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal business teams seeking legal and regulatory support.
• Preparing damage claims.
• Providing arbitration, litigation and mediation support.
• Overseeing health and safety and injury claims and offering advice on court cases.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a legal advisor or similar inside UAE
• Valid UAE driving license.
• Analytical thinker with strong theoretical and research proficiencies.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret legal documents.
• Thorough knowledge of databases and tracking systems.
• Solid organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Brilliant written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and in conflict situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and other legal research sites.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.