Description:
Our client, a government institution in UAE is looking to hire a Legal Specialist to join their expanding team.
Candidates will be responsible for supporting the organization’s various legal activities through conducting legal research and analysis, providing robust legal advice, preparing relevant contracts and other legal documents and will report to the Director of Legal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and update legal documents, including contracts, agreements, SLAs and other correspondence as needed to support legal matters
- Provide sound legal opinion on claims related to commercial issues with suppliers, vendors, contractors etc., with a view of minimizing liability and reaching amicable settlements in line with management’s discretion
- Assist on legal matters by providing legal advice and recommendations to contribute to the protection of firm’s interests against any liability
- Assist in carrying out research of records and legal precedents so that relevant data and information is available in a timely and easy to use manner, to apply to resolve legal matters.
- Carry out research of records and legal precedents so that relevant data and information is available in a timely and easy to use manner, to apply to resolve legal matters.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law
- Minimum 5 years of experience in drafting legal contacts
- Excellent command in both English and Arabic (reading, writing and speaking)
- Flexible to work irregular hours depending on work required
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously