Legal Counsel - Bilingual in English & French - Dubai, U.A.E
Michael PageMorocco
15 منذ أيام
الوصف الوظيفي
Lead the global legal function, aligning legal strategy with overarching business objectives and establishing group-wide legal governance and compliance protocols.
Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts across trading, chartering, procurement, and financing, ensuring robust risk mitigation in cross-border agreements.
Ensure compliance with international trade laws, sanctions regimes, AML, and anti-bribery regulations, implementing comprehensive risk mitigation frameworks across jurisdictions, including emerging markets.
Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution with external legal advisors, while serving as a trusted advisor to the board and executive leadership on legal and reputational risk.
Provide legal guidance and support for ESG initiatives, focusing on responsible sourcing, environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
The Successful Applicant
Must have 15 - 18 years of experience in corporate law, with experience from major manufacturing, FMCG, or banking players.
Must have experience working in West Africa, along with deep and demonstrable expertise in OHADA laws.
Must be bilingual in English and French, demonstrating proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both languages.
Willingness to travel to Africa.
What's on Offer
Attractive compensation package.
Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a global organization.