Legal Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION

Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel and support to internal business units on a wide range of corporate commercial

banking & investment matters including transactions contracts financing documents procurement

compliance and corporate governance.

Draft review and negotiate various commercial agreements including service contracts supply agreements

procurement documents and real estate transactions ensuring alignment with company policies and

objectives.

Advise on corporate regulatory and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions ensuring adherence to

local and international laws and corporate governance standards.

Maintaining corporate registrations renewals and compliance documentation (including drafting of

resolutions) for the Group’s entities around the world; amend update and maintain the Group Companies’

constitutional documents.

Identify assess and mitigate legal risks across business operations supporting the development and

implementation of risk management strategies.

Support corporate transactions such as mergers acquisitions joint ventures partnerships restructuring and

financing activities ensuring legal due diligence and documentation accuracy.

Monitor interpret and advise management on changes in laws regulations and industry standards affecting

the company’s operations and compliance obligations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote legal awareness and ensure the integration of legal

compliance into daily business activities.

Develop and implement policies procedures and training programs to promote compliance ethical conduct

and best legal practices across the organization.

Manage relationships with external counsel and consultants ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal

services.

Advise on matters relating to data protection employment law corporate secretarial requirements and

intellectual property as required.

Provide timely and practical legal advice to senior leadership on strategic and operational matters.

Perform all duties as assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel Corporate Affairs.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent (Master’s Degree preferred).

Admission to a recognised Bar: Qualified lawyer in a common law or civil law jurisdiction.

Professional Experience

7–9 years of post-qualification experience including at least 2–4 years in an in-house counsel role.

Solid experience in corporate and commercial law contracts and regulatory compliance.

Prior exposure to sectors such as logistics energy infrastructure or transportation is advantageous.

Geographic Experience

Experience advising on cross-border legal and regulatory matters.

Ability to interpret and apply local and international laws precedents and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and research complex or novel legal issues interpret applicable laws and

regulations and provide sound actionable advice

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and legal research platforms; comfortable with digital contract

management systems.

Language Skills

Business fluent in English (written and spoken).

Arabic language skills desirable.

Skills & Competencies

Legal Expertise: Strong analytical and advisory skills in corporate commercial and banking & investment.

Contract Management: Skilled in drafting reviewing and negotiating complex agreements with attention to

risk and commercial objectives.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex legal concepts

clearly to non-legal audiences.

Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust and collaborates effectively with internal

teams regulators and external partners.

Team Player: Cooperative and supportive attitude; works effectively in multidisciplinary and cultural teams

and contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Professional Maturity: Demonstrates integrity balanced judgment and emotional intelligence when

addressing complex issues or situations; and in interactions with colleagues stakeholders and team members.

Growth Mindset: Open to feedback and continuous learning; maintains a positive attitude toward personal

and professional development.

Professional Conduct: Understands and observes corporate protocol; demonstrates respect humility and

accountability in all interactions.

Ethics & Integrity: Upholds high professional standards and demonstrates commitment to corporate values

and compliance culture.

Market / Industry / Functional Knowledge

Strong understanding of corporate commercial and banking law regulatory frameworks and compliance

management.

Familiarity with international trade data privacy and corporate governance principles.

Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice balancing legal risk and business objectives.