ALDAR

Vice President - Legal Counsel (Corporate)

ALDAR  •  Abu Dhabi, AE (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

Job Purpose
  • Review a wide range of commercial contracts including sponsorship agreements, franchise agreements and outsourcing arrangements (including technology)
  • Review a variety of legal documents and provide legal advice to the wider Aldar business in order to mitigate legal risk
  • Provide strategic legal advice in relation to key business initiatives and provide advice in relation to documentation structure of key transactions
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Support the corporate procurement team with template production, contract review and negotiation and training needs
  • Support the technology teams in relation to contract reviews and new initiatives
  • Autonomously review a variety of commercial agreements from end user departments. Agreements may include outsourcing arrangements, marketing arrangements, sponsorship arrangements, space activation agreements, consultancy and services agreements, technology agreements, MOUs, franchise agreements etc.
  • Provide accurate and timely legal advice to end user departments with a commercial slant
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Appoint external law firms where required, provide clear legal instructions, manage them throughout transaction negotiations and manage associated external legal spend
  • Comply with relevant internal governance documentation
  • Research and evaluate different risks regarding business decisions and operations
  • Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on potential legal risks
  • Communicate and negotiate with external parties as required
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal updates and laws
  • Co-ordinate, follow up and monitor the progress of active matters
  • Prioritise work effectively and efficiently and manage end user expectations
  • Maintain accurate records of advice provided and documents negotiated
  • Maintain high levels of professionalism and attention to detail
  • Demonstrate an active interest in legal AI
Qualification & Skills
  • Law Degree or equivalent legal conversion qualification
  • Common law qualified
  • Min of 10+ years of related experience in legal services

  • Preferably with experience as an in-house lawyer in the UAE with experience of commercial contract reviews (including technology contracts)

  • Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant UAE laws and ability to undertake independent research
  • Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity
ALDAR

About ALDAR

كان الهدف من تأسيسنا هو إنشاء مشاريع عقارية ذات مستوى عالمي لمدينة أبوظبي، مع توفير محفظة استثمارية مستقرة ومربحة لجميع المستثمرين لدينا

نحن ملتزمون بتحقيق معايير جديدة للابتكار والتميز والقيمة في التصميم المدني والتنمية المستدامة. أولويتنا هي الفائدة الفورية والمستقبلية لأبو ظبي والمقيمين فيها

قمنا بتطوير مشاريع مميزة ومبتكرة كالمبنى HQ للدار المعروف عالميا والواقع في شاطئ الراحة، وأبراج البوابة في شمس أبو ظبي على جزيرة الريم، بالإضافة إلى حلبة الفورمولا 1 في جزيرة ياس

وراء نجاحنا أكثر من 500 موظف متعددي التخصصات مهمتهم تقديم الخبرة والمعرفة من جميع أنحاء العالم

We were established to create world-class real estate developments for the nation of Abu Dhabi, whilst providing a stable and profitable investment portfolio for all our investors.

We are dedicated to achieving new standards of innovation, excellence and value in urban design and sustainable development. Our priority is the immediate and future benefit of Abu Dhabi and its residents.

We developed exciting and innovative project from residential to retail, hospitality and commercial, such as the internationally recognized HQ building situated in the Al Raha Beach development, the Gate Towers in Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, in addition to Yas Island’s F1 circuit.

Behind our success there are over 500 multi-disciplinary staff providing expertise and knowledge from around the globe.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
aldar.com
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