Legal Counsel

Giesecke+Devrient View all jobs

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Scope and Purpose:
  • We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to provide comprehensive legal, compliance, and data privacy support across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of legal advisory, governance, and commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Legal Counsel
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements (customer, supplier, service provider,
  • subcontracting and public tender).
  • Provide legal advice on corporate governance, HR, procurement, and operational matters.
  • Conduct legal research and risk analysis to support business decisions.
  • Compliance Counsel
  • Implement and monitor compliance and regulatory frameworks across subsidiaries in line with global standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments, manage compliance training, issue reports and oversee incident investigations.
  • Support the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Ensure robust business partner due diligence and procurement compliance.
  • Data Privacy Oversight
  • Act as Data Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with local and international data protection laws.
  • Advise on data processing activities, manage data subject requests, and handle breach incidents.
  • Coordinate with regulators and maintain alignment with Group Privacy guidelines.
Job Requirements:
  • Law degree with 6+ years' experience in a multinational corporation.
  • Strong background in contract law, compliance frameworks, and data privacy regulations.
  • Comfortable managing external counsel, litigation, and arbitration.
  • Commercially pragmatic, detail-oriented, and structured with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English; French/Arabic is an advantage.
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