Legal Manager

Legal Manager

About the Company

The Arab Investment Company (TAIC) is a Pan-Arab joint-stock company established in July 1974 and owned by governments of 16 Arab states with an authorized capital of US $ 1,200 Million and a paid-up capital of US $ 917 million.

About the Role

To provide legal guidance and advice across TAIC and assist the Company in understanding the legal implications of its actions and decisions.

Legal Manager reports to the Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation a comprehensive legal framework to ensure TAIC operates in compliance with applicable legislation and minimise litigations and disputes
• Review contracts, agreements and any other legal documents to ensure they are compliant with applicable legislations and regulatory frameworks
• Review policies and procedures developed by other departments to ensure legal compliance and carry out periodic reviews of the same as required
• Conduct legal research and assist with the investment proposals in order to provide legal advice on managing legal interests, risks and obligations of respective investments
• Assist in mediation / arbitrations for settling disputes with investors and 3rd parties in line with contractual terms and applicable law
• Ensure all legal documentation is maintained in an organised and confidential manner
• Conduct legal due diligence process for all investment opportunities, partnerships, joint ventures, loans and transactions and provide legal advice and guidance as needed
• Manage ongoing litigations either directly or through external law firms/ advisors
• Record and track court decisions/notices to ensure suitable responses can be formulated within the given time frames
• Manage the resolution of corporate and major litigation cases and internal conflicts and communicate decisions to all relevant parties in a timely manner, ensuring the follow up, as required
• Provide interpretation and advice on standing orders, protocols and legal statutes affecting the company requested from regulators
• Ensure TAIC complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Participate in the selection and manage the relation with external counsels / Law firms and assess their performance
• Liaise with Governance, Risk & Compliance to monitor and communicate governmental laws and regulations affecting the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Professional certification, i.e. American Bar, preferred

Required Technical Skills

• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Contracts management
• Corporate finance and investment knowledge
• Litigation and dispute resolution

Required Soft Skills

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Stakeholder Focus
• Accountability

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal and Consulting

Investment Banking