Job Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to ensure that legal matters related to the organisation are managed properly and efficiently and that relevant stakeholders are shared and given proper advice and guidance whenever required. The role will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, structuring, interpreting, executing, and/or administering contractual documents, and aims to mitigate risks through use of expert legal advice

Person Specification (Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience)

Education Level – Minimum Requirement

Bachelor’s degree / Master’s in law (LLB/LLM)

Professional Qualifications

• ICSA qualification/company secretary (CS) preferred.
• Certificate course in corporate law.
• Have a valid driver’s licence.

Work Experience

• Overall experience of 10 years or more handling legal department for an FMCG firm. Experience in dairy products will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of Middle Eastern culture.

Job-specific skills

• Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors.
• Proven general counselling experience in a business environment.
• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, labour law, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations.
• Ability to develop legal strategies and objectives.
• Keen understanding of law of the land and international laws applicable for companies.
• Financial awareness to understand and interpret numbers; Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Team player with excellent motivational skills

Generic Skills

• Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have the ability to exercise independent thinking and judgement, be a self-motivator, and pay attention to detail.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Integrity, discretion, and loyalty.