Legal Counsel (contract Role)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are NTS Group. The region\xe2\x80\x99s leading Executive Search & Career Transition firm across the Middle East, bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service and outstanding outcomes for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore, we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns, Outplacement & Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development, and our award-winning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.
We are currently working with a global giant within the consumer space to recruit a Legal Counsel position on a temporary basis (6-12 months) located in Dubai. Reporting to the Regional Chief Counsel, the Legal Counsel will partner with, and provide focused, holistic and strategic legal guidance to the business on a variety of legal issues, with input and coordination from members of the International legal team, as well as other members of the Law Department, including its centers of excellence. Providing hands-on support on distribution and franchise agreements in multiple countries in the world will be an integral part of this fast-paced role.
What You\xe2\x80\x99ll be Doing\xe2\x80\xa6
  • Reviewing, drafting and managing a wide range of commercial agreements, including Distribution, Franchise, Sourcing and Marketing agreements.
  • Working closely with our business teams to summarize and communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively and help them synthesize legal frameworks in developing their business strategies.
  • Advising on relevant legal contexts, issues and risks, approval processes, and company policies and procedures.
  • Contributing to regional and global Law Department initiatives, including projects aimed at streamlining processes, coordinating training and developing and sharing best practices.

Who You Are\xe2\x80\xa6
  • University Law Degree (Common Law Country preferred).
  • 6-8 years post qualified experience, including at least 2-3 year\xe2\x80\x99s in-house experience preferably in FMCG or related field.
  • Strong grounding in contract and commercial law, particularly in the field of distribution / agency /franchise agreements.
  • A trusted business partner, capable of building strong working relationships with all business functions.
  • Excellent command of English.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you haven\xe2\x80\x99t had a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1627817
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned