Manager - Litigation & Corporate Advisory Job
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Posted date 2020-Mar-16
Job Description:
Ensure all litigation, arbitration, mediation and potential claims by or against the company are handled effectively. The incumbent will be responsible for providing sound legal advice and contribute to the development of systems, processes and procedures that support the effective management of litigation, in order to protect companys interest at all times. He/she will also be responsible to provide sound advice regarding corporate matters such as establishment and liquidation of entities, mergers and acquisitions due diligence, and advice on entities legal standing.
-Provide professional legal advice, clarifications and legal opinions to the organisation on litigation matters, adopting a proactive approach and ensuring all legal provisions are adhered to so that company is protected from adverse legal consequences.
-Provide analysis on court cases, suggest resolution plans for the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance, and follow up on implementation of case progress.
-Provide internal opinion on all legal matters when required, including employee agreement and disciplinary review.
-Provide Management with updates on all relevant new laws and updates, and their impact on the company.
-Provide alternative dispute resolution methods for disputes and claims arising from or against the Group.
-Ensure coordination with external law firms for adequate representation of the company and protection of its interests in litigation, claims and arbitration.
-Ensure that all contractual disputes affecting the company are resolved with minimal legal risks to the organization.
-Assist the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance in following up on the arbitration cases for resolving contractual disputes to mitigate legal risks and implications for the company.
-Manage outsourced representation in courts in all the impending or ongoing claims in order to protect the interest of the company and its employees. Monitor and report to the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance on the progress of ongoing cases to facilitate effective handling of lawsuits.
-Manage the outsourcing of legal work and ensure accurate, timely and effective completion of such work.
-Review company's position with regard to local and international laws and regulations (both within real estate and in subsidiary industries) and ensure compliance. Monitor changes in order to advise senior management on their implications.
-Perform Legal due diligence studies as and when requested by Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance.
-Establish and register companies at group and subsidiary levels while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
-Manage asset liquidation process as per regulatory requirements.
-Prepare necessary documents for renewal of company registration and licenses.
-Recommend improvements to Group legal policies and contribute to the implementation of procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled thus safeguarding companys legal position.
-Contribute to the preparation of the legal and compliance budget.
-Monitor the financial performance of legal activities relating to litigation and corporate advisory affairs versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
-Mentor subordinates for performance and work closely with them during the various stages of performance cycle (goal setting, performance evaluations etc.).
-Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure Group Legal and Compliance is fully aware of all subsidiary legal disputes and claims.
-Ensure transparency in communication with the team members so as to enable inclusive functioning of the department.
-Perform any other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance as per business requirements.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor s Degree in Law or any related discipline is required.
-Masters in Litigation / Corporate Law will be preferred.
Experience:
-Minimum 12 - 14 years experience in Litigation, Corporate Law or related fields in the Middle East is required.
-Previous experience in the Real Estate industry is highly desirable
Job Specific Skills:
-Effective stakeholder management.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Strong networking skills.
-Strong decision making skills.
-Professional Legal drafting skills.
-Time management and organizational skills.
-Analytical and problem solving skills.
-Planning and organizing skills.
-Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
-Team player with good interpersonal skills.
-A high level of proficiency in English and Arabic, both verbal and written is required.
Education:
-Bachelors Degree in Law or any related discipline is required
Ensure all litigation, arbitration, mediation and potential claims by or against the company are handled effectively. The incumbent will be responsible for providing sound legal advice and contribute to the development of systems, processes and procedures that support the effective management of litigation, in order to protect companys interest at all times. He/she will also be responsible to provide sound advice regarding corporate matters such as establishment and liquidation of entities, mergers and acquisitions due diligence, and advice on entities legal standing.
-Provide professional legal advice, clarifications and legal opinions to the organisation on litigation matters, adopting a proactive approach and ensuring all legal provisions are adhered to so that company is protected from adverse legal consequences.
-Provide analysis on court cases, suggest resolution plans for the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance, and follow up on implementation of case progress.
-Provide internal opinion on all legal matters when required, including employee agreement and disciplinary review.
-Provide Management with updates on all relevant new laws and updates, and their impact on the company.
-Provide alternative dispute resolution methods for disputes and claims arising from or against the Group.
-Ensure coordination with external law firms for adequate representation of the company and protection of its interests in litigation, claims and arbitration.
-Ensure that all contractual disputes affecting the company are resolved with minimal legal risks to the organization.
-Assist the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance in following up on the arbitration cases for resolving contractual disputes to mitigate legal risks and implications for the company.
-Manage outsourced representation in courts in all the impending or ongoing claims in order to protect the interest of the company and its employees. Monitor and report to the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance on the progress of ongoing cases to facilitate effective handling of lawsuits.
-Manage the outsourcing of legal work and ensure accurate, timely and effective completion of such work.
-Review company's position with regard to local and international laws and regulations (both within real estate and in subsidiary industries) and ensure compliance. Monitor changes in order to advise senior management on their implications.
-Perform Legal due diligence studies as and when requested by Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance.
-Establish and register companies at group and subsidiary levels while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
-Manage asset liquidation process as per regulatory requirements.
-Prepare necessary documents for renewal of company registration and licenses.
-Recommend improvements to Group legal policies and contribute to the implementation of procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled thus safeguarding companys legal position.
-Contribute to the preparation of the legal and compliance budget.
-Monitor the financial performance of legal activities relating to litigation and corporate advisory affairs versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
-Mentor subordinates for performance and work closely with them during the various stages of performance cycle (goal setting, performance evaluations etc.).
-Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure Group Legal and Compliance is fully aware of all subsidiary legal disputes and claims.
-Ensure transparency in communication with the team members so as to enable inclusive functioning of the department.
-Perform any other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Group Director of Group Legal & Compliance as per business requirements.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor s Degree in Law or any related discipline is required.
-Masters in Litigation / Corporate Law will be preferred.
Experience:
-Minimum 12 - 14 years experience in Litigation, Corporate Law or related fields in the Middle East is required.
-Previous experience in the Real Estate industry is highly desirable
Job Specific Skills:
-Effective stakeholder management.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Strong networking skills.
-Strong decision making skills.
-Professional Legal drafting skills.
-Time management and organizational skills.
-Analytical and problem solving skills.
-Planning and organizing skills.
-Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
-Team player with good interpersonal skills.
-A high level of proficiency in English and Arabic, both verbal and written is required.
Education:
-Bachelors Degree in Law or any related discipline is required