Legal Counsel
On-site Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan Business & People Full time Legal
Description
Our Culture: At STS we are proud of our culture and how it drives everything we do. We are looking for individuals who share our values and want to be part of a unique and engaging culture that revolves around collaboration and innovation. If you are looking for a role where you can drive engagement and excellence across teams through commitment and collaboration, and are someone who is customer-centric and appreciates an organization with uncompromised integrity that focuses on employee engagement then read on to learn more about how you can become part of the STS family.
Our Code of Conduct:
At STS we strictly adhere to our code of conduct, which is there to serve as a moral compass, offering a framework for responsible behaviours and enabling ethical choices that cultivate positive relationships and a better future. It also outlines policies, standards, and procedures for our global operations, promoting integrity and ethical excellence across the countries we engage with.
Every year, all employees are required to review, comprehend, confirm, and adhere to the code of conduct. Additionally, all newly hired employees are subject to the same as part of their onboarding process.
Basic Purpose:
The Legal Counsel is responsible for Drafting, Preparing and Reviewing Contracts, and other Legal Documents, in addition to supporting the Head of Legal in examining and assessing various Legal Materials and ensuring that Quality Outputs/Deliverables are produced in a timely manner. The Legal Counselor also acts as a Legal Support for the Head of Legal mainly in the Legal Activities of Strategic and Non-Strategic aspects by doing a Legal Preliminary Analysis, identifying pitfalls and suggesting Legal Solutions. The Legal Counsel is responsible for examining legal issues and checking legislation points.
Job Magnitude, Latitude and Level of Impact:
Works under Control, Management and General Supervision. May assist less experienced peers. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy and meeting objectives.
Extensive-latitude for independent judgment.
Impact result; failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious Deliverables Delays and Legal Risks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with broad, generalist responsibilities, but with specialist legal subject skills in commercial law and regulatory matters. Bring negotiation and drafting skills and business sense to deal with multiple functional teams in a rapidly scaling business. Collaborate with local business leaders as well as with supporting areas (Finance, Admin, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the Company’s businesses. Work independently as well as part of various teams and take on projects in addition to the daily day job.3 Preparing, Reviewing and Assessing Project Tenders/Request For Proposals, including legal support during post-selection phase. Supervision of Legal Contracts’ Drafting and Preparing and/or Reviewing various Legal Documents, including but not limited to:
- All types of Corporate/Business Contracts MOU’s, NDA’s (Service Contracts, Service Providers Agreements, Rent contracts, Sponsorship Agreements etc.);
- Bankers Bonds and Guarantees;
- Terms and Conditions for Projects/Services and any other Legal Document etc.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Minimum 5 years of experience as in-house counsel and other relevant private practice. Strong legal experience in corporate and commercial matters. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Competencies:
Business awareness. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Hands on attitude. High personal standards and goal oriented. Excellent interpersonal skills.* Culture sensitivity.
