Job Title: Legal Advisor / Lawyer
Job Code: Legal Advisor
Position: Legal Advisor
The purpose of this position is to oversee all the legal transactions on behalf of the company, both locally and internationally, including liaison with government and ministries, and to provide advice and suggestions to the management and employees on all legal issues.
Key Responsibilities:
❏ Drafting and reviewing international portfolios/commercial agreements, contracts and other legal documents and providing comments and observations in detail.
❏ Handle and coordinate legal affairs pertaining to the company, employees and clients
❏ Evaluate results and develop strategies for any legal issues or cases.
❏ Determine the feasibility of legal defense for any prosecution after careful consideration of related data.
❏ Provide legal advice on pending legal issues and cases and make the right decisions in the interest of the company in taking legal action.
❏ Evaluate company's legal position and functions and discuss with management as needed.
❏ Maintain confidentiality of company legal matters and business and ensure that proper safeguards are taken by others through regular reviews and audits.
❏ Conduct legal due diligence and investigations concerning lands & properties; and participate in the drafting of preliminary and final reports and contractual agreements.
❏ Coordination of legal tasks with third party lawyers, convey legal advice and follow-up information to Investment managers, in consultation with attorneys or external lawyers, regarding the legal implications, risks, and liabilities of proposed and actual policies, practices, and contractual situations.
❏ Conduct legal and factual research and data analysis as directed.
❏ Negotiate specific contractual issues and agreements with external entities as appropriate.
❏ Responsible for certifying and attesting documents intended for use anywhere in the world.
❏ Ensure all documents are verified thoroughly in respect of all required legal formalities.
❏ Assist in investigations and legally advise the company regarding legal disputes and claims.
❏ Participate in meetings and conferences pertaining to resolution of contracting issues.
❏ Updating management with any new laws locally or internationally.
❏ Report regularly to management on legal and related issues.
❏ Arrange minutes of board meetings and general assemblies and record them in a professional manner in compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements.
❏ Follow up with/monitor Mandoubs on all assigned tasks.
❏ Perform any other tasks as assigned by the management.
Key Skills:
❏ Strong problem-solving skills
❏ Excellent analytical skills
❏ Excellent Verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
❏ High quality drafting and documentation skills
❏ Presentation Skills
❏ Ability to work under pressure
❏ Corporate Law
❏ Due Diligence
How to Apply:
Please use the link (https://airtable.com/shrpcve1rbuEzeQFG) to complete the job form.
Also, select the above-mentioned job position and job reference code while completing the form.
Also, note that this position is available for Kuwait local candidates only.
Interested candidates, please email us your CV: hr@zaleej.com
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
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