Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is looking to hire a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the role of Legal Counsel General Business in Abu Dhabi. Aspirants meeting the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Job ID for this vacancy is 72209.
Responsibilities Of Legal Counsel General Business
- Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resource, where approved) for the zone.
- Oversight and delivery all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus in commercial contract review, strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Country/ Region.
- Provide quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day to day basis in areas such as:
(a)Leased & property matters.
(b) Competition law.
(c)General Commercial transactions.
(d) M&A.
(e)Product and quality issue. - Operate as a valued & integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.
- Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
- Claims & Litigation oversight & reporting.
Collaboration
- Support transversal activities with local implementation within the zone.
- Provide reasonable assistance to other members of the Regions as requested by the Legal Management.
- Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
The minimum requirements for the role of Legal Counsel General Business are as under:
- Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Gulf Countries having a Master of Law degree or higher.
- Eight – ten ( 8 / 10) or more years’ relevant post qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment & preferably in a Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sector.
Desired Abilities For Legal Counsel General Business
- Native in Arabic.
- Fluent in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
