Legal Counsel Dubai

DescriptionThe Legal Counsel will be reporting to the Head of DNV Group Legal Region Middle East & Asia Pacific in Singapore and will be part of a highly skilled and motivated team responsible for the provision of high-quality legal services and advice to the DNV Group in the Middle East & Asia Pacific. This new role will mainly focus on DNV's Inspection Business but you will also be working with the entire DNV organization advising all business areas (Energy Systems, Maritime, Digital Solutions, Accelerator, Supply Chain and Product Assurance and Business Assurance) as well as providing legal advice to our shared service functions. As a member of Group Legal you will also work closely with other lawyers in the region as well as those based in Head Office or other regions.As Legal Counsel in Dubai you will provide legal support and will be in direct contact with DNV managers and employees at all levels and frequently have the opportunity to participate actively and support the business in its day-to-day challenges.He or she will be required to analyse and identify legal risks and implications on a wide variety of issues such as:Contractual matters including drafting and negotiationsCorporate lawIntellectual Property RightsClaims handling and litigationProcurementRegulatory issuesSome of the responsibilities are:To act in accordance with and promote DNV Group's purpose, vision and values, actively promoting and advising on business procedures and policiesTo routinely draft, negotiate and conclude a variety of commercial agreements including but not limited to service contracts, subcontract agreements, MOUs, collaboration agreements, joint industry participation agreements, procurement agreements across all business areasTo liaise with clients’ legal advisors / representatives to negotiate and finalize mutually acceptable legal termsSupport and assist with litigation and other dispute proceedings involving DNV and to support a positive conclusion of suchAdvise DNV on statutory laws, regulations and judicial developments affecting the Company within the Middle East & Asia Pacific regionM&A work including provision of support in corporate and strategic restructuring of the company including divestments of business units and corporate entitiesWork with and effectively manage external counsel instructed to undertake matters on behalf of DNVDevelop, prepare and provide legal training to internal stakeholdersDriving improvement of internal processes and governanceAble to challenge, influence and communicate effectively with key directors, senior managers and customers in a constructive, pragmatic and positive manner, building positive working relationships including providing required responses to business needs and compliance with legal obligations required by regulatory bodiesBenefitsFlexible work arrangements for better work-life balanceGenerous Paid Leaves (Annual, Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Medical leave, Household Moving, Hajj Leave, Exam leave, Unpaid leave)Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Pension Policy)Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Car Allowances, Relocation Allowances, Housing Allowances, UAE National Allowance, Health / Fitness Club Subsidy, Professional Membership Fees, School Fee Contribution)*Benefits may vary based on position tenure/contract/grade level*DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.QualificationsPractical legal training and professional legal experience from either a top-ranked law firm and/or well-regarded in-house legal department in a reputable commercial multinational organization.Qualified lawyer with 3 to 5 years proven track record in commercial and corporate legal affairs.Excellent academic credentials from a respected law school.Professional written & spoken English; secondary language skills, especially Arabic, would be an advantage.Excellent drafting skills.A structured yet pragmatic approach to work.Persons specifications:is a strong communicator and possess a commercially savvy approach to legal mattersable to handle tasks and cases independently and effectively engage and consult with internal stakeholdershas experience from the UAE or other countries in the GCCis ideally currently located in the UAE or in the GCC and intends to work and stay in Dubai for the foreseeable futureis delivery-focused and able to work in a highly pressurized deadline-driven environment whilst maintaining focus on quality and attention to detailis genuinely interested in our clients and possesses a driving need to facilitate their own and thereby your su