General Counsel, Energy And Heavy Industry

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

General Counsel, Energy and Heavy Industry
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted
Posted 15 hours ago
Start Date
ASAP
Industry
Energy
Expiry Date
2023-04-23
General Counsel, Energy and Heavy Industry Our client, a leading company in the energy, chemicals, and heavy industry sectors, is seeking a General Counsel to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of experience of in-house legal work, and have worked for a listed company.
Role and responsibilities:
  • Providing legal advice and support to the company on all legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Managing the legal team and providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior lawyers.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory bodies.
  • Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to ensure the company\xe2\x80\x99s compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
  • Participating in negotiations and transactions to ensure that the company\xe2\x80\x99s legal interests are protected.
Candidate requirements:
  • A minimum of 20 years of experience of in-house legal work.
  • Experience working for a listed company is essential.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • The role will be based full time in Abu Dhabi.
  • You do not need to have direct experience in the Middle East market, but it will help.
If you are a seasoned legal professional with a proven track record in providing legal advice to listed companies, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work with a leading Abu Dhabi company. PR/224852 Please note that the jobs advertised here may represent just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai. To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, visit our constantly updated website at www.taylorroot.com The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

CONSULTANT

Mark Anderson

Director | Head of In-house Legal | Middle East and Africa
UAE markanderson@taylorroot.com
+971 4 448 7770

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1516695
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned