Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of commercial matters, including IP, negotiations, agreements, and legal dispute.
• Advise either as a claimant or a defendant in cases.
• Preparing all documents required to file cases including briefs, pleadings, and court documents.
• Work closely with external legal counsel and advise management on legal issues related to transactions, disputes, and litigation.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast – environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree in law and bar qualification.
• 6-8 years post- qualification in a law firm or relevant corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of UAE corporate and commercial Law.
• Ability to manage case files, claims and litigation.
• Advocacy skills an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent time and stress management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (verbal and written).
• Arabic is must.