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Job Title Head of Legal

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About the Role:

Info Arab Media FZ-LLC / Al Mashhad is seeking a Head of Legal to join our existing team in the Headquarter located in Dubai, UAE. The Head of Legal is responsible to provide legal advice and expertise across all areas of broadcasting and digital media business, and across various locations and Bureaus.

The ideal candidate should possess intensive knowledge of the media laws across all publication platforms together with having strong IP and commercial drafting experience. He/she will advise on the implementation of key legal processes such as legal drafting, negotiations, and contracts. Part of his/her duties will be to provide mentorship to the legal department personnel and drive them to success.
Key Accountabilities:
The selected candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:
Provide legal advice on various legal issues throughout Info Arab Media such as commercial contracts, dispute resolution, government funding agreements, regulatory, employment, and governance issues.
Manage the drafting and negotiation of the programming contracts (rights acquisitions, content licenses, commissions, etc.) across all Info Arab Media assets.
Oversee the provision of legal services to support all of Info Arab Media business across general topics, local acquisitions and all commercial affairs.
Oversee the implementation of legal guidelines and to ensure compliance with our ethical policies.
Support Head Office and Bureau team members through reading documentation and participating in the audit of existing contracts.
Represent Info Arab Media in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes.
Ensure all transactional legal work, particularly on major International contracts, are handled efficiently and effectively.
Research points of law and ensure that precedents and legal department templates are up-to-date.
Monitor the preparation of corporate documentation including Board documentation such as Board and shareholder resolution.
Provide guidance/legal advice on drafting and reviewing internal policies and procedures across all departments.
Qualifications & Experience: . Ms. / BSc in Law. Bar certification will be a plus.

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in the media sector by working as an in-house legal counsel for a similar corporation or in a law firm.
• Understanding of the media sector in the region and the global industry trends is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in producing high-quality legal advice to the senior leadership for its internal and external affairs.
• Knowledge of technology, delivery platforms and digital privacy is highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable of the regulatory framework in the UAE and wider region is highly desirable.
• Experience of commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Good understanding of copyright law and legal rights.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical and commercial thinker.
• Sound judgment, planning and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English is required. About Us

Al Mashhad is new innovative platform that pushes the boundaries and delivers brave and edgy content that maximizes the evolution of technology by mixing television and digital broadcasting, Al Mashhad is a digital-first concept set to launch in 2022.

Al Mashhad aims to instigate a media evolution by engaging Arab youth and younger generations capitalizing on the generational shift towards digital consumption in the region.

Led by an exceptional team of industry professionals, who are creating compelling content that presents issues of importance to Arabic viewers in a bold and refreshing way, Al Mashhad will offer a variety of programs.

The platform seeks to cater to different audiences across the MENA region, providing content and programming that is inspiring and digital first ranging from the latest political and economic news and sports presented in a dynamic bite-sized manner. The platform will also run analytical and satirical talk shows built on Arab reality and the surrounding scene.

With correspondents and journalists based all around the world, true to its name, Al Mashhad will offer a holistic and unique view tailored and curated for the Arab viewer. Moreover, Al Mashhad's programming look to elicit different opinions and further enrich content through engaging with the Arab audience across Al Mashhad's social media platform.
About Application Process If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s): 1. Resume/CV

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