Group Legal Director

Job Summary

The Group Legal Director is responsible to provide sound advice on corporate governance, regulatory affairs and shareholder relations as well as to review all applicable regulations and development of systems processes and procedures that support the effective management of corporate affairs and compliance issues and adopt a proactive approach towards potential problems to ensure that the group is aware of and complies with legal requirements corporate governance practices and other regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities 1

Contribute to the development of the group's vision, mission and strategy and lead the development of the business unit’s strategy ensuring its alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.

Build and lead a motivated, engaged and competent manpower throughout the business unit, by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to meet the business unit’s challenges and goals.

Define an optimum organization structure for the business unit and direct the development of divisions to ensure efficient and effective utilization of the business unit’s resources.

Provide support and input for the development of the business unit’s manpower plan collaborating with Human Capital to ensure timely and best-of-class delivery of tasks.

Provide direction on the preparation and consolidation of the business unit’s budget in line with the group's annual business plan.

Conduct full legal due diligence across the group readiness and compliance issues.

Handle Public Private Partnerships (P.P.P) process and proceedings in all areas and at all levels.

Reduce liabilities against the group companies resulting mainly from lawsuits/claims and secure hard bargaining agreements/settlements.

Oversee the drafting and review of contracts and related documents for the procurement or provision of goods and services, confidentiality of proprietary information, employment, leases of space and equipment, and software licenses.

Analyze a broad range of complex laws and regulations affecting the operations of the group including those arising from corporate structures and business models

Represent the Company and/or senior executives and managers in legal proceedings and/or supervise such representation.

Engage outside counsel on complex legal issues, and supervise and coordinate all work sent to external law firms.

Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to the senior management team and develop legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of high risk with limited time for assessing alternatives.

Work closely with heads of functions (especially finance, human resources and supply chain) in relation to reviewing business transactions and solving business issues that arise from time to time.

Support the implementation of the Code of Conduct in the Company and promote an ethical and legally compliant business culture.

Actively participate in appropriate executive, leadership, and/or operating committees.

Conduct process reviews to ensure transparent processes and procedures are effectively implemented and utilized.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Plan communication and training programs to help employees understand their roles in compliance.

Partner with senior management and departmental teams to achieve desired compliance results.

Provide professional and credible legal advice and effective legal support on topics as required (verbal and written opinions). This would include analysis and counsel on a range of issues such as corporate governance, business structures and models, M&A, property related issues, employment issues, insurance and reinsurance.

Provide support in terms of drafting, contract risk management and general management of contracts.

Job Knowledge & Skills

Must be able to grasp business transactions, identify and implement the legal treatment

Ability to analyze complex legal problems quickly and concisely

Experience handling high volume of contract reviews, drafting and negotiations simultaneously.

Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, legal and Company secretarial matters

Overall broad legal knowledge (i.e. corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc.)

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 15 year(s) working experience, 10 year(s) in a relevant management/leadership position, 5 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

Education