Manager-LegalAffairs Jobs in Dubai - 2683119

Job Description

The roles & responsibilities will include

Advise the CEO and executives of the group regarding corporate and commercial matters and provide legal advice
Advice on terms of major contracts, related to retail industry, commercial lease agreements, merger and acquisitions, sale and purchase agreement, service agreements, joint venture agreements etc to the interest of the Stake holders and to limit its exposure to risk and liability
Advice on major contractual agreements between the Stake holders and or group companies with third parties and participates in business discussionsnegotiations and provides legal input
Maintain database of legal expertise to recommend appropriate out legal counsel legal firms to represent the group companies in the legal actions filed or defended by the group
To serve impending legal notices, prepare summary of the cases and pleadings and coordinate with the lawyer to ensure that the legal interest of the group companies are protected
Draft up all corporate documents of the company for its formation, share transfer and acquisition of assets for the company
Advice all the divisions and departments of the group in their legal matters
Ensure proper documentation of supporting data and evidence to build a case
In the event of a crisis, as part of crisis management, vet and provide advice on outgoing communications and ensure all risks are hedged
To ensure that the Trade licenses, certificate of incorporation and lease agreements of the group companies are renewed before its expiry date
To ensure correct and proper payment obligations to the landlords under its lease agreements and tenancy contracts
Manage a 4 member team of legal department
To collect the up to date laws and regulations in UAE and its free zone and advice the shareholders on the impact on group business
To register and protect the intellectual property rights of the group