Legal/ Litigation Manager
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About the Role
This role is responsible for providing expert legal guidance and support to ensure DTC’s operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Job Summary
This role is responsible for providing expert legal guidance and support to ensure DTC’s operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This role involves managing complex legal matters, including contracts, litigations, advising on regulatory and compliance issues, while proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks.
This role works closely with various sections to facilitate business operations, implements the company’s legal strategy, and navigates the complex legal landscape, thereby enabling DTC to achieve its strategic objectives while minimizing legal exposure.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategically manage high-stakes legal matters, including complex contracts, litigations, and regulatory compliance.
- Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks to protect DTC’s interests and reputation.
- Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, business ventures, and other strategic transactions.
- Assist in implementing the Legal Section’s strategy under the direct leadership of the Legal Counsel.
- Provide expert legal advice to the Legal Counsel on various business issues.
- Review contracts and other legal documents with the goal of protecting DTC.
- Mentor and supervise junior legal staff, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality legal services.
- Support the Legal Counsel in reviewing internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance.
- Review legal documents and various types of agreements such as tender documents, to ensure their accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate business transactions and initiatives, ensuring legal considerations are integrated into all operations.
- Assist in negotiations related to claims and disputes.
- Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee activities, and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
Experience
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- Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate law, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior legal role.
- Extensive experience in managing complex legal matters, including contracts, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of legal professionals.
- Excellent knowledge of corporate law and industry-specific regulations.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English. Professional working proficiency in Arabic will be a plus
- Experience in the United Arab Emirates or the Gulf countries is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law is required.
- Master’s Degree in Law or other advanced legal degrees is a plus.
- Licensed to practice law in the UAE or qualified by a relevant Lawyers Society.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Legal Advisor (CLA), or equivalent are a plus.
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