Legal Counsel GEMS Education. - Dubai

Job Description

As a member of the corporate legal department you will manage a variety of issues across corporate and commercial law as well as supporting the business with real estate law, labour law  and general enquiries received from across the business.

Reporting to the General Counsel this role will provide legal advice and guidance on all relevant business issues, and implement processes to ensure awareness and compliance with legislation in a number of jurisdictions.

Responsible for drafting and negotiating MOUs, share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, and management agreements, as well as development and lease agreements, managing the relationship with external legal practices, this role requires a commercially astute and experienced practitioner.

Desired Skills & Experience

A law degree (LLB/JD) from a recognised law school, admission as a lawyer/attorney in at least one jurisdiction, and a minimum of 3 years post qualification corporate/commercial experience, preferably with a top tier international law firm or large multinational organisation. Exposure to real estate and UAE labour law would be an advantage.

A pragmatic, commercially-minded individual with a focus on attention to detail and a strong commercial acumen; client service oriented; able to multi-task within deadline sensitive environments.

You will have strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills, strong communications and relationship skills (both verbal and written) both internally and with external legal service providers; ability to meet the day-to-day legal needs of different and diverse businesses and business units of a rapidly growing international business and to manage its legal risk.

Applications will only be considered from holders of a recognised professional qualification

The appointment offers a comprehensive tax free salary including transport and accommodation allowance, in addition to 30 working days holiday, comprehensive medical insurance and education allowance.

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