Senior Legal Counsel

• Identify cost saving opportunities by working with the business units, Government, and Public Relations Officers
• Work with the Legal Director to manage external legal budget

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all internal stakeholders at all levels within the business
• Internal Stakeholder management to ensure swift and clear communication and completion of tasks within a timely manner.
• Assisting and educating the business units with legal issues, as and when they arise.
• Preparing and conducting training to the business units on laws and legal principles and consequences of non-compliance.
• Supporting other members within the legal function, particularly the Legal Director on projects and transactions.
• Supporting the Head of PRO Services with drafting of corporate documents and maintaining commercial licenses.
• Regular meetings with business units to identify and manage areas of risk, financially and contractually.

• Maintain processes to optimize efficiency and timely finalization of tasks.
• Raising awareness of potential legal issues arising throughout the Company and ensuring that best practices are adhered to reduce any legal exposure for the Company.
• Reviewing and negotiating contractual documentation and providing legal advice on the same (including the provision of advice with regards to contractual obligations and potential liabilities/exposures, warranties, indemnities, and other terms and conditions of contract.
• Ensuring that a good system of corporate governance is in place and adhered to (i.e. with contract approvals procedure, authority matrix and internal policies and procedures).
• Assisting with implementation of Company's compliance policies: drafting policy and setting up processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Keeping up to date with, and understanding, relevant laws and regulations relevant to the Company's operation.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly reports to the leadership team.

• Identify external processes that can be moved online to save time and money.
• Stay abreast of customs and regulations to ensure that Transguard remains compliant with regulations.
• Identifying and implementing contractual changes required to ensure Transguard is adequately protected.

• Bachelor of Laws Degree
• Admission to the home or other country Solicitor or Bar Association
• 5-8 years of previous In-house legal experience in the UAE
• General knowledge of MS Office
• Written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and legal drafting

Transguard Group