Role SummaryThe Head of Legal Affairs MEA is responsible for overseeing legal operations and governance across the Middle East and Africa region The role provides strategic legal leadership to support business growth strengthen regulatory compliance minimize legal exposure and ensure effective governance across regional operationsThis position acts as a trusted advisor to leadership teams managing legal advisory services dispute resolution contractual matters corporate governance and intellectual property initiatives while building a highperforming legal functionJob DescriptionLegal Governance amp Strategic OversightEstablish and maintain regional legal frameworks procedures and governance standardsTranslate business priorities into legal strategies that support operational and commercial objectivesMonitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and implement proactive compliance measuresDesign and maintain legal governance documentation policies and operating guidelinesDrive a culture of ethics integrity and accountability through legal awareness and internal guidanceIdentify legal and regulatory exposure areas and implement mitigation plansSupport leadership in making informed decisions on legal and governance mattersCommercial Legal Support amp AdvisoryProvide practical and commercially focused legal counsel to internal stakeholdersLead the review drafting negotiation and execution of contracts and commercial agreementsStructure agreements to balance legal protection with business objectivesAdvise on complex legal matters and develop solutionoriented recommendationsManage legal escalations and coordinate responses to critical business issuesPartner with external legal advisors where specialist expertise is requiredDispute Resolution amp Asset ProtectionDirect dispute management activities including litigation arbitration and settlement discussionsOversee external counsel engagement and monitor case strategy and outcomesProtect business interests through effective legal positioning and dispute avoidance practicesLead intellectual property management initiatives including registration enforcement and portfolio protectionLeadership amp Capability BuildingDevelop and mentor regional legal teams to build sustainable capabilityCreate succession and workforce development plans for critical legal rolesEncourage knowledge sharing and continuous professional growth across the functionCorporate Responsibility amp GovernanceStrengthen governance practices across the region in line with internal standards and applicable regulationsSupport responsible business initiatives and promote operational sustainability principlesEnsure legal activities align with environmental health safety and governance expectationsEthics amp AntiCorruption FrameworkPromote adherence to anticorruption principles and internal compliance controlsStrengthen awareness of ethical business practices and decisionmaking standardsEvaluate corruption and integrity risks across legal and commercial activitiesSupport implementation and monitoring of antibribery controls and reporting mechanismsRequirementsRequirements Bachelors degree in Law LLB or equivalent Arabic language proficiency is required 1015 years of progressive experience in legal affairs corporate governance and compliance Strong experience in legal operations contract management and risk management Strong understanding of regulatory engagement and publicsector operating environments Experience working with crossfunctional stakeholders and external legal networks Excellent negotiation advisory and executive communication skills Strong knowledge of commercial contracting and corporate governance practices Experience in dispute resolution litigation management and claims handling Knowledge of intellectual property management and legal risk assessment Strong strategic thinking and decisionmaking abilities Ability to manage complex legal matters and provide businessfocused solutions Strong stakeholder management and business partnership skills High level of adaptability accountability and results orientation Experience in compliance monitoring and anticorruption frameworks Leadership experience in managing and mentoring legal teams Ability to work in fastpaced and multicultural environments
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