Who are we?
As part of the Delivery Hero Network, Talabat is the pioneer of the online food ordering industry in the Middle East. Our operations span across Kuwait, Egypt, KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Jordan and United Arab Emirates. With more than 1,500+ employees, 4 million users, 15,000+ brands and 400,000 daily orders, we are just getting started

Role Summary
Professional craft and conceptualisation are that of a high-quality level and take ownership and initiative in work and daily tasks, aiding in the overall high standards of the Legal team. Supporting and leading GR rollout projects that focus on identifying key enterprise and process level risks. In addition, to governances\xe2\x80\x99 projects that assess the existing control environment and support the business to continue enhancing it. Not only that, but also supporting and leading an interesting ad-hoc assignment with different functions.

What\xe2\x80\x99s On Your Plate?

Act as a business partner for the assigned regional business units as requested by the legal head.

Role responsibility covers entire countries (more than one).

Role has direct people management responsibilities

Handling and advising on legal issues/matters received from business units.

Reviewing and drafting regional agreements for new initiatives or key partners.

Assessing the legality/legal exposure of new initiatives/projects/verticals.

Manages legal counsels, as a direct manager with all integrated vertials - DHK, Tmart, Carraige (as logistic entity), and Talabat.

Lead with central team, and external lawyers on all procedures required for establishment, restructuring, or POAs, for the holding entities.

Responsible for identifying the deficiency of the process and reporting it to the legal head.

Supporting the legal head (VP) on developing enhanced processes.

Handling and advising on legal issues/matters received from business units

Accountable for the legal exposure/advising outcomes at the assigned countries by the legal head.

What Did We Order?

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Law is required, Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree is preferable

Experience within legal and/or compliance from e-commerce, auditing or banking industry 6+ Years

Familiar with OFAC, EU, UN, UAE and OFSI sanctions regime

Knowledge of Sanctions Screening Software and Compliance System

Detail-oriented, exceptional management skills and ability to learn, grow and take on expanded duties as business needs evolve.

Excellent English and Arabic communication - both verbal and written.

Ability to communicate (written/verbal) effectively with key stakeholder spaced, dynamic, ever-growing, and often ambiguous environments; effective multitasking skills are vital.

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