Paralegal / Legal Advisor – Banking – UAE recruitment

Other responsibilities will include:
•         Providing proactive legal assistance and advice on various legal issues like commercial contracts, dispute resolution, cross-border and local regulatory matters, employment issues, intellectual property and  corporate governance.
•         Working with management and compliance department on particular projects such as policies and procedures. 
•         Advising the business and support functions on liability and general risk issues in various legal agreements including services contracts, IT/IP contracts, employment contracts
•         Ensuring that the legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively drafted, reviewed, interpreted, and approved by the relevant stakeholders.
•         Advising the business on an appropriate course of action for contentious matters in consultation with external legal advisors
•         Representing the company in ensuring the efficient handling, and resolution, of negotiations and disputes.
•         Managing external and internal legal resources where required.
•         Advising and ensuring the business in compliance with the necessities of legislation involving data protection.
•         Researching and analyzing implication of case law, legislation, and regulatory matters that affect the company and reporting them back to Legal Counsel.
•         Other job duties, as directed.
 
Qualifications/Experience
•         Degree or Master Degree in Law (Western Educated)
•         Professional qualification (Solicitor or Barrister)
•         Qualified lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction
•         At least 3 - 5 years legal experience in a Financial Services environment

Send in your resume to jay.pathak@reedglobal.com for a confidential conversation.