Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and functionally to the Group Legal and Compliance Director, the Senior Legal and Compliance Head role is to defend the interests of RATP Dev, its executive employees and contribute to its development by implementing relevant legal expertise in the region.

Responsibilities

• In charge (in close coordination with the head office), for their portfolio of existing companies, of all the typical activities inherent to running said companies: planning General Meetings (preparation of resolutions, proxy etc.), drawing up minutes for General Meetings, Board of directors, supporting preparation of Supervisory Boards, change of executives as the case might be, delegations of authority etc.
• Involved in Company law and M&A matters regarding the local companies: transfer of shares, capital increase, capital reduction, etc.
• Liaising closely with the Legal Head Office based in Paris, this role will manage the relationships with local authorities, in view of ensuring the continuity of the business (licenses, permits, registration of newly created companies, public notaries).
• Ensures the implementation of intra-Group contracts regarding the provision of services among the subsidiaries of the BU.
• Involved in negotiating, drafting and executing day to day agreements and contracts on behalf of the group within its activity in MENA, including PPP Contracts. Same for partnerships, JV\'s
• Ensures roll out and compliance with the Group rules and procedures within the BU and in particular within the local subsidiaries, in collaboration with the other members of the Legal & Compliance Department (e.g. Ethics & Compliance).
• In charge of implementing and ensuring compliance matters locally together with the international compliance rules and procedures (Group\xe2\x80\x99s corporate governance policies).
• Will provide legal support to the business development and tendering activities of the BU, if requested.
• Implementation and/or participation and/or animation of training and communication actions designed to facilitate understanding of, and compliance with, legal regulations, Group procedures and best practices.
• Contribution to the implementation of best practices, golden rules, contract templates in accordance with the rules of the various countries of the region.
• Is in charge of reporting major events (pre-litigation, litigation, etc.) to the HQ Legal &Compliance department.
• Supports from time to time the contract managers of the various subsidiaries in related areas.
• Is able to negotiate or support the negotiation of variation orders, define pre-litigation and litigation/ Arbitration strategy as the case might be.
• Be the main interlocutor for the BU MENA for all legal questions concerning ongoing activities within this role\xe2\x80\x99s scope.

Requirement

• Must have 10+ years of experience gained in large law firms and/or in-house for major firms on a international basis.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Law from a reputable University.
• Experience in working with Government entities from MENA, PPP and joint venture set up.
• Successful track record in managing long term contract management and proficiency in claims.
• Strong knowledge in Contracts, Governance, Company Law, Competition and Compliance international laws and regulations.
• As a single lawyer locally based, shall have a perfect ability to work autonomously and be proactive to identify their daily scope and define the legal priorities of the assigned geographical area.
• Based in Dubai or in Paris. Travel required as part of the role to meet business needs.

Ideal Profile

• Proven leadership qualities
• Strong team player
• Proactive approach
• Solution focused
• Collaborative style
• Superior work ethic
• Customer focused
• Fluency in English and Arabic essential with French advantageous.

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