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Senior Legal Counsel
remote typeOn-site locationsRiyadh, SAU time typeFull time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago job requisition idREQ374418
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Job Description
Exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join dynamic legal team in JLL MENA as its in-house legal counsel and contribute to the company rapid growth in the Middle East.
You will work as in-house lawyer for our business activities in the Middle East working closely with the business and company stakeholders to ensure timely and professional level of support in managing legal activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Provide full-scale day-to-day operational legal support for all legal affairs within JLL MENA/MEA business (contractual, corporate, labor, litigation). Prepare and review contracts and negotiate independently with clients and contractors (service agreements, construction agreements, agency agreements, facility management agreements, lease agreements, supplier agreements, etc.) Provide assistance to Head of Legal MENA/MEA on corporate matters related to the region including incorporation/liquidation of legal entities, amendments to the constitutional documents, resolutions, etc. Independently review, interpret, evaluate, and analyse relevant laws and regulations and provide updates on critical legal changes to Head of Legal MENA/MEA. Provide legal advice to business and company stakeholders on regulatory matters relating to operation of the company. Ensure the company’s operations and legal documents are prepared in compliance with JLL practices, policies and applicable laws. Assist and handle insurance, license related matters, claims and disputes involving the company. Coordinate, analyse and manage work with the external legal counsel(s) and liaise with the wider region and EMEA when required. Provide assistance to Head of Legal MENA/MEA in developing local polices and adopting global policies for the region. Provide any other support on as-needed basis to Head of Legal MENA/MEA.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Successful candidate should possess the following characteristics:
law degree from leading law schools in KSA; Five (5+) years of post-degree work experience, preferably in multicultural environment. Past work experience in an international law firm in real estate practice, construction or real estate consulting will be strong advantage. Proficiency in oral and written Arabic and English is mandatory. High level of integrity, good communication skills and team oriented. The individual should be senior level professional with good commercial thinking and business judgment, strategic and tactical implementation of company business goals, high level of responsibility, initiative and ability to assume independent role in managing with a ‘can-do’ attitude, exceptional level of ethics.
Location:
On-site –Riyadh, SAUIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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