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About the Role
BYD is seeking a pragmatic and detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support its growing operations in the UAE. The role involves managing distributor relations, ensuring labor compliance, and navigating local regulatory landscape.
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Responsibilities
- Handle legal matters regarding UAE distributors and review commercial agreements
- Participate in day to day legal activities and operational management of BYD's UAE subsidiaries
- Manage employment contracts and ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law through Qiwa and Mudad platforms
- Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters, focusing on Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- Monitor local legislative updates and provide interpretations of new policies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university
- 2+ years of legal experience in corporate in house or law firm
- Professional proficiency in English and Arabic
- Practical knowledge of UAE government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.)
- UAE National or willing to relocate to UAE
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About the Role
- We are looking for a pragmatic and detail oriented Legal Specialist to support BYD’s growing operations in the UAE.
- You will work closely with the regional legal team to manage distributor relations, ensure labor compliance, and navigate the local regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Distributor & Commercial Support: Handle legal matters regarding UAE distributors and review commercial agreements.
- Corporate Operations: Participate in day to day legal activities and operational management of BYD’s UAE subsidiaries.
- Labor Relations & Compliance: Manage employment contracts and ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law through Qiwa and Mudad platforms.
- Compliance & Data Privacy: Coordinate with external law firms on regulatory matters, focusing on Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
- Regulatory Research: Monitor local legislative updates and provide clear interpretations of new policies.
Requirements and Competences
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a prestigious Saudi university.
- Experience: 2+ years of legal experience in a corporate in house role or a law firm.
- Languages: Professional proficiency in English and Arabic.
- Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of UAE government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, etc.) and basic KSA corporate/labor regulations.
- Mobility: UAE National or willing to relocate to and be stationed in the UAE.
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