Legal Counsel
il y a 4 heures
Our client, a high-profile multinational conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of global interests, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their headquarters in the DIFC. This is a high-visibility role designed for a strategic legal professional with a clear succession path to General Counsel and Board Membership within a few years.
Your Missions :
- Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts, cross-border M&A, and high-value real estate transactions.
- Manage intricate GP/LP structures, fund formations, and side letters across a global array of jurisdictions (Cayman, Luxembourg, Delaware, etc.).
- Supervise the corporate hygiene and secretarial duties for a group structure comprising 30–40 international holdings and entities.
- Coordinate global filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for intellectual property and patents across the GCC, EU, and US.
- Oversee MSAs, franchise, and distribution agreements, ensuring compliance with UAE Commercial Agencies Law and international competition rules.
- Act as the primary point of contact for international law firms and regulatory bodies (DFSA, SEC, FCA, CSSF) to ensure global compliance.
- Manage board meeting agendas and minutes, aligning legal risk mitigation with the group's long-term business objectives.
Your Profile :
- Holds a JD or equivalent law degree with an active license to practice in at least one recognized jurisdiction.
- 5–8 years of experience navigating both Common Law and Civil Law environments, ideally within a multinational or top-tier firm.
- Deep technical knowledge of carried interest, waterfalls, AIVs, and feeder-master structures (e.g., SCSp, VCC, Unit Trusts).
- Proven track record in managing global patent portfolios, licensing (inbound/outbound), and cross-border infringement disputes.
- Total fluency in English is mandatory; professional proficiency in German, French, or Arabic is a significant competitive advantage.
- Strong ability to translate complex legal risks into actionable business advice for retail, investment, and industrial sectors.
- Expert drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced DIFC environment.
Our Offer :
- A defined and natural career evolution to join the Board as General Counsel within the first few years.
- High-level involvement in a diverse range of legal challenges spanning the UAE, Europe, Singapore, and North America.
- A premium tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package reflective of the role's seniority and DIFC location.
- The opportunity to shape the legal and compliance culture of a major multinational conglomerate.
- Work within a dynamic, diverse team of top-tier professionals in a world-class financial hub.
- A high degree of independence in managing external counsel and internal legal strategy.
- Continuous exposure to cutting-edge private equity, IP, and corporate law developments globally.
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