Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
Provide high-quality legal advice and support on legal risks compliance and corporate governance to enable the organization and its joint ventures to operate lawfully effectively and ethically.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct legal research monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance across operations.
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Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and corporate policies to align with legal and business objectives.
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Manage litigation processes coordinate with external legal advisors and oversee dispute resolution.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.
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Lead and develop the legal team to achieve performance objectives and ensure talent readiness.
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Oversee departmental budgeting cost control and financial performance monitoring.
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Implement policies procedures and best practices to ensure efficiency and compliance.
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Drive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Prepare accurate and timely legal reports for management.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Education: Bachelors degree in Law or related field (MBA preferred).
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Experience: 12 years in legal roles with at least 5 years in senior management.
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Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with power energy and water sectors is advantageous.
Skills:
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Strong leadership negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
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Excellent strategic thinking problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Proficiency in English (Arabic is an advantage).
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Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with multicultural teams.
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Solid understanding of GCC business culture and environment.
Employment Type
Full Time
