Group Legal Counsel - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Zahrawi Medical

Zahrawi Medical
Zahrawi Medical
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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About Zahrawi Group:


Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets.

The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.


job Brief:

The incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support to our organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risks across the company.


ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policies & Procedures:


  • Adhere to all Zahrawi Policies & Procedures as applicable.

Legal Advisory**:


  • Provide timely and strategic legal advice to senior management and various departments on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis to support business decisions and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests and minimize risks.

Compliance and Risk Management:


  • Develop, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the company's operations and proactively advise management on potential legal risks and compliance issues.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business activities and initiatives.

Contracts Management:


  • Reviews and approves all contracts including but not limited to; Distribution Agreement, SPA,
  • Leasehold Agreement, NDA, MOU, MOA, JV, PM, FM, Employment, Lease, Assignment, Novation, Marketing, Agency, etc.
  • Establish and maintain a robust contract management system to streamline contract processes, track obligations, and mitigate risks associated with contracts.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:


  • Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters involving the company, including engaging external counsel when necessary.
  • Develop and implement strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, minimizing legal costs and preserving the company's reputation.
  • Prepares, manages, and controls legal cases filed by, and against, the Group and drafts litigation memos and legal notices in both Arabic & English
  • Provides legal opinion about all existing and potential liabilities related to the Company's Court cases/disputes. Reviews, drafts and amends settlement agreements related to Disputes and other agreements/contracts in Arabic.
  • Analyses the risks and liabilities of Court cases & disputes for internal use, maintaining reference files, conducting research, collecting, and analyzing evidence for the hearings.

Managing external law firms:


  • Manage relationships with external local and international law firms looking for the appropriate level of expertise and best cost / quality of service ratio for each file.

Due Diligence:


  • Ensure that all Due Diligence are completed within the specified time frame.
  • Submit all completed Due Diligence to the relevant team with all supporting documents attached
  • Maintain a record of all Due Diligence with the supporting documents.

Translation:


  • Translates legal documents and drafts letters in both Arabic & English

Incorporation of new companies and maintaining Group companies' registers and POAs:

  • Establishes new companies and maintains lawful legal structure of the Group and its subsidiaries and affiliates companies in coordination with external lawyers.
  • Maintains updated company registers for all the Group Companies and carries out followup and renewal of licenses and permits for the Group Companies
  • Prepares Powers of Attorney as required from time to time and assists in the notarization process in the UAE and overseas.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Law


Experience: 5+ years in Legal field


Job Skills:

Legal Advisory - Contract Drafting and Negotiation - Compliance and Risk Management - Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Legal Research and Analysis - Problem Solving Orientation.


Behavioral Competencies:

Ethical and Professional Conduct - Strong Communication Skills - Judgment and Decision Making - Collaboration and Teamwork - Attention to Details - Resilience and Stress Management - Integrity and Ethics.


Location:
UAE - Dubai


Job Type:

FULLTIME

Job Posting Date:

Division/Department:
Legal
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