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Job Details: VICE PRESIDENT - LEGAL

Reference Number #639
Posted On 2009-05-14 11:26 AM
Position VICE PRESIDENT - LEGAL
Industry DIVERSIFIED GROUP
Location DUBAI
Job Description

Our client a diversified group is looking to recruit a Vice President - Legal, for their Dubai based office

The purpose of the role is to take control of the legal function for the business, ensuring that the interests of the organisation are protected at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing the integral legal function and providing best legal support to the organization.
  • Reviewing of all company legal contracts.
  • Drafting Joint Venture agreements, Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Association.
  • Negotiation, litigation and arbitration management.
  • Responsible for all litigation matters and providing litigation support documentation.
  • Responsible for all legal issues pertaining to acquisition of land.
  • Strong knowledge of legal matters involved with the set-up of new offices outwith the UAE.
  • Managing legal risks, liaising with other departments and interfacing with external lawyers.
  • Supporting and managing legal team members.
  • Performing other similar or related duties as assigned.
    • Key Attributes
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law
  • Minimum of 10 to 15 years legal experience, UAE experience is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law with exposure to property development and land acquisition.
  • Excellent knowledge of litigation, arbitration and negotiation 
  • High level of commitment, strong integrity and decisive nature 
  • Ability to draft and negotiate legal documentation
  • Ability to manage and support a team of legal staff
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    Salary Negotiable (Negotiable)

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