Regional Senior Legal Counsel Aramex UAE

Aramex is presently hiring suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the role of a Regional Senior Legal Counsel in Dubai. Main role is to act as business partner to the management and stakeholders of the GCC (“Region”), delivering effective and practical legal advice, direction and documentation to the GCC Regional Legal Director and management in relation to contracts, customers or projects. Also provide leadership and expertise in legal matters to the Aramex subsidiaries to ensure compliance with the company’s wide legal governance.

Job Purpose of Regional Senior Legal Counsel

• Support the GCC Regional Legal Director in acting as business partner to management and stakeholders within the Region.
• Own, manage and report to the Regional Legal Director and regional management all existing of litigation and/or threatened claims and all related elements including direction, risks, cost, mitigation strategy and lessons learned etc.
• Provide effective and timely legal advice on various matters related to business including commercial, operational, employment and financial matters.
• Build and share knowledge within the Region.

Duties of Regional Senior Legal Counsel

• Manage the legal function in relation to all business activities within the Region under supervision of the GCC Regional Legal Director and in coordination/collaboration with the Regional CEO and Country Mangers.
• Raise legal and regulatory considerations at an early stage and set realistic expectations for timelines and costs, while also providing practical solutions.
• Plan, manage & address legal/compliance risk related to regional projects.
• Assist business to prevent, navigate and resolve complex legal issues.
• Report to the GCC Regional Legal Director and Region’s stakeholders on regular basis or as needed, any updates on applicable laws and regulations that could possibly have an impact on the business.
• Provide transactional corporate legal support.
• Advise, review and negotiate commercial contract matters, which includes input on risk assessment, alignment with the company’s policies.
• Manage communication and negotiations with several Postal Authorities and other regulatory bodies and associations in the designated geography in relation to licensing and regulatory laws affecting core business of the company.
• Manage and support continuous matters by way of research and analysis of relevant laws, argument development, evidence collection, and legal representation and draft effective and practical legal opinions accordingly. Maintain up to date record of all litigation cases and generate regular status reports.
• Provide legal and compliance assessment related to new products, services, or initiatives.
• Effectively manage the relationship with external lawyers in the Region. This includes reporting to the GCC Regional Legal Director on all legal expenses in the Region, ensuring optimization and cost efficiency, and regularly negotiate and update retainer agreements with external lawyers as agreed and approved by the GCC Regional Legal Director.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Requirements For Regional Senior Legal Counsel

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where they work.
• A master’s degree in law from the UK, the US, Canada, France or Australia is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years PQE experience practicing law in a commercial or corporate setting, preferably with experience in the transportation and logistics industry or sector.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• In depth knowledge of laws and regulations of the Region related to commercial transactions, including contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, employment law and other related areas.
• Must have strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively advise clients, negotiate contracts, and resolve disputes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues, evaluate risks, and provide effective legal solutions to clients.
• Good understanding of business and industry practices.
• Should be able to provide legal advice that is aligned with the business objectives of internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have strong attention to detail to review and analyze legal documents, contracts and other legal material.
• Must adhere to high ethical standards and uphold the confidentiality of company and client information.

Procedure to Apply

If you wish to grow with us, please apply now and become part of the Aramex. To apply for job of Regional Senior Legal Counsel, please use the Apply Now button. It will redirect you to the official registration form. Once you are on registration portal, complete your profile by adding your personal and professional details. You will also need to upload your updated CV & other relevant documents. Finally, follow instructions provided to complete the application process. Good luck !

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