Legal Director Chalhoub Group Dubai

Legal Director at Chalhoub Group in Unit GS, 075, Financial Center Rd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE will be a trusted partner to business executives as well as external parties such as regulators, external counsel and public authorities. Responsible for ensuring that the legal service provided by the in-house legal counsels working in team is of high quality, efficient and aligned with the business objectives and strategy of the company. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 20000-40000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of Legal Director

• Developing and implementing the legal strategy and policies for the company in alignment with the business goals and vision.
• Providing strategic legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other key stakeholders on various commercial matters, such as contracts, transactions, disputes, compliance, and risk management.
• Overseeing and supervising the work of the Team/ in-house counsels, ensuring high-quality and efficient legal support.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the management, partners and other stakeholders.
• Liaising and negotiating with external parties, such as customers, suppliers, regulators, external counsel, and public authorities, representing and protecting the interests of the company.
• Ensuring the compliance of the company with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments and trends in the industry and the legal profession.
• Oversee all legal matters under his/her responsibility, including contracts, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed to address complex legal issues.
• Develop and implement the legal strategy and policies for the company.
• Manage and develop his/her in-house legal team, ensuring high- quality legal support.
• Mentor the in-house legal counsel and other legal staff in his/her team.
• Allocate and monitor the workload and performance of his/her team.

Requirements for Role of Legal Director

• Master’s Degree in Law and a Juris Doctor Degree from a reputable school.
• Experience in Commercial Law and Corporate Law.
• A license or certification to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 10 years of external or in-house legal experience, in a managerial or leadership role.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• A membership in good standing with the American Bar Association or another professional organization.
• A working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations that affect the business of the company.
• Proficient in MS Office and other software tools that facilitate legal work
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyses, and evaluate legal issues and risks.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely legal advice and support to the management and other staff members.
• Ability to find creative and effective solutions to legal problems and challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and legal developments.
• Ability to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Senior Associate Loyalty Chalhoub Group Dubai