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Legal Counsel – Litigation (Arabic speaker)
Dubai, UAE - (£95,000 – £115,000 per annum + benefits)
Key responsibilities include an emphasis on financial services litigation such as dealing with broker-dealer litigation as well as wider litigation experience across corporate and commercial matters. The role will also involve working on some general commercial advisory matters across global jurisdictions including the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Applicants will have at least 6 years’ experience coming from a leading international law firm or significant in-house entity in the UAE, ideally within the financial services sector. It is essential that candidates are fluent in Arabic.
Project Finance Lawyer
Dubai, UAE - (£140,000- £170,000 per annum)
This reputable international law firm is actively seeking to hire a senior projects Lawyer to join its well-established and growing Dubai office.
Although potentially advantageous to be already based in the region, this is not required and applications are encouraged from outside the Middle East – making the opportunity an extremely rare, high quality pathway into a very competitive market.
The successful applicant will be taking on a broad range of projects matters, but with a very heavy focus on financing work. Therefore, they will need to hold at least 6 years of project finance experience.
The successful applicant will be based in Dubai, but work on an international diet of matters.
Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate/Commercial
Abu Dhabi, UAE (£135,000 - £145,000 per annum + benefits)
Our client is seeking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel who will report directly to the Chief Legal Counsel. This is a varied and stimulating role where some key responsibilities include working on international and regional corporate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures. Other areas include negotiating various types of commercial contracts as well as managing procurement matters and you will also be expected to draft IP & technology contracts too.
Applicants should have a common law qualification coming from jurisdictions such as the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada. You would ideally have at least 8 years’ PQE gained in a reputable law firm and in-house entity. Experience of working in the UAE or the wider Gulf would be an advantage but not an absolute necessity.
Commodities Compliance Officer
Doha, Qatar - (£90,000 - £130,000 per annum)
Here is an opportunity to leading role in developing the trading compliance function within a major energy company in the Middle East. This is a broad compliance role but will be focusing on providing advice to the business as well as developing their trading compliance policies and processes, as well as working with the wider compliance team to continue to develop the monitoring surveillance programs.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the Trading Business operates in accordance with requirements of the law, the Firm’s policies and procedures, and Commodities Trading regulations as applicable to trading activities. This role will be a broad compliance role, advising the trading business on day to day activities, implementing trading compliance programs and associated training.
Accountabilities:
As a SME, lead development of effective trading compliance and monitoring programs.
Providing compliance support and advice to the trading business, across both financial and physical commodity products.
Advising and implementing applicable business conduct standards and monitor compliance to policies, rules and regulations such as MiFid, REMIT, EMIR, MAR and Dodd Frank, as well as AML, Market Abuse, and sanctions that are applicable to the Trading Business.
Advising the business on regulatory changes that impact the trading business.
Liaising with local and international regulatory bodies along with the Group Head of Compliance.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Strong academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university and preferably a postgraduate degree.
At least 5 years of trading compliance experience, ideally with some experience working with commodities products.
Thorough and up to date knowledge and experience of managing regulatory requirements affecting international energy commodity trading such as (REMIT, EMIR, MAR, Mifid, Dodd Frank) and trading venues rules.
Experience of providing compliance advice to the trading floor and of developing policies along side the business and legal functions.
Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate/ M&A/ Commercial
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - (SAR 60,000 to 70,000 per month along with a comprehensive benefits package. in addition to a bonus and other benefits).
An incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen to work with a renowned organisation in Saudi Arabia, which also maintains a strong presence in the GCC region and has established itself as a significant player in the food and beverage industry.
The successful candidate will join their expanding legal team, offering expert legal counsel on corporate and commercial matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, negotiation, contract review, and drafting.
Ideally, applicants should possess at least 8-10 years of post-qualification experience and be legally qualified in the KSA, UK or other common law jurisdictions. Candidates should have substantial exposure to international law, including hands-on experience in cross-border transactions and various aspects of business law. Proficiency in the Arabic language and experience within the GCC region is essential.
Senior Finance Counsel, Energy Sector
Saudi Arabia - ($200,000 - $250,000 per annum)
We are working with a world-renowned company based in Saudi Arabia, as they seek to grow their internal legal counsel in line with the company’s internationalisation and growth strategy. We are now searching for a Senior Finance Legal Counsel with ideally 5 Years PQE+ to join the company.
This is an incredible opportunity to join a significant in-house legal department, handling the highest quality of legal work whilst benefitting from an unparalleled benefits package.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in banking and finance law, particularly focused on the treasury function of companies, working across multiple jurisdictions. This experience can come from either in-house or private practice.
Tax Counsel, Energy Sector
Saudi Arabia - ($150,000 - $200,000 per annum)
Our client is a global leader within the energy sphere, with a significant in-house legal team and a highly regarded Tax department. We have been mandated by our client to find a Saudi-qualified Tax Counsel.
As the organisation’s in-house tax team is busier than ever, and due to the company’s exponential growth, the team is now seeking a Saudi Arabian-qualified tax Attorney with a minimum of three year’s experience from in-house or private practice.
In addition to providing extensive support and strategic legal counsel to internal stakeholders, this function entails analysis, opinion preparation, tax-efficient project structuring, and management team consultation on complex legal and tax matters.
The successful candidate will need to have an adept understanding of the intricacies of Saudi Arabia’s tax regulations, and be qualified to practice law in Saudi Arabia.
Senior Counsel – Energy Trading
Doha, Qatar
We are working with an established energy company based in Doha who are going through a significant phase of growth. Our client is looking to enhance their trading facility by enlisting the addition of a Senior Counsel to specialise in energy trading with a specific focus on LNG trading. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with fantastic career opportunities moving forwards.
Applicants must have at least 8 years PQE and be either civil or common law qualified. Experience of working for a leading international law firm is essential and experience working for an international trading house or international oil company would also be valued highly. Successful candidates will have extensive exposure in gas or commodity trading as well as ISDA documentation experience.
Senior Counsel – Exploration & Production
Qatar
A leading global company in the energy sector is seeking to hire an experienced Lawyer who can add value to their legal team, and advise as to the company’s exploration & production ventures. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a company whose interests span the Gulf region and beyond.
This role will focus on all matters in relation to E&P activities such as due diligence, budgeting, drafting/reviewing documents, regulatory compliance and such.
Applicants must have 10+ years of legal experience working for well-regarded law firms or within in-house teams, with a focus on the energy sector and in E&P activities. Applicants must be legally qualified from the US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand. Applicants with prior experience of working in the GCC would be of interest as well.
