Head of Legal

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting the compliance team in all requirements across the GCC, including maintenance of dashboard reports and follow-ups with particular focus on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
• Assist in the implementation of Compliance tool in new regions and growing businesses of Landmark.
• Drafting and reviewing lease agreements.
• Staying up to date on various changes in the law that impact Landmark Group and advising on the same, with particular focus on laws related to Human Resources and Sustainability across the GCC.
• Ensuring repository of contracts and uploading the same on the CLM tool.
• Collaborating and coordinating with multiple business partners as part of cross-functional teams.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating miscellaneous contracts on behalf of the company.
• Managing multiple and diverse issues simultaneously while applying excellent legal and commercial judgment in a time-bound manner.
• Independently handling tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• 1 to 3 years work experience
• Experience in Compliance/Commercial Activities Preferred
• Quick learner with agile execution
• Researching Skills
• Detail Oriented

Desired Candidate Profile

A Senior Executive in a legal role is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of an organization, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal guidance. Here are the key skills and responsibilities associated with this position:

Legal Expertise

1. Legal Advice: Providing expert legal counsel to the organization’s management and various departments on a wide range of legal issues.
2. Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to protect the organization’s interests.

Compliance and Risk Management

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
2. Risk Assessment: Identifying potential legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Strategic Planning

1. Legal Strategy: Developing and implementing legal strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives.
2. Policy Development: Creating and updating internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Litigation Management

1. Dispute Resolution: Managing litigation and dispute resolution processes, including working with external counsel as needed.
2. Legal Proceedings Oversight: Overseeing any legal proceedings involving the organization and ensuring effective representation.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Internal Communication: Communicating legal issues and strategies effectively to internal stakeholders, including executives and department heads.
2. External Relations: Liaising with regulatory bodies, external counsel, and other third parties on legal matters.

Team Leadership

1. Team Management: Leading and mentoring the in-house legal team, fostering professional development and collaboration.
2. Resource Allocation: Managing the budget and resources for the legal department.

Training and Education

1. Legal Training: Conducting training sessions for staff on legal compliance, risk management, and relevant laws.
2. Awareness Programs: Promoting awareness of legal issues and compliance within the organization.

Transactional Support

1. Mergers and Acquisitions: Providing legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
2. Due Diligence: Conducting due diligence for transactions and ensuring all legal requirements are met.

Negotiation Skills

1. Negotiation: Negotiating terms and conditions of agreements, settlements, and other legal documents.
2. Conflict Resolution: Effectively resolving conflicts and legal disputes in a manner that protects the organization’s interests.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

1. Flexible Approach: Adapting to changing legal landscapes and emerging legal issues.
2. Strategic Problem Solving: Developing innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.

Ethical Standards

1. Integrity and Ethics: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all legal practices and decisions.
2. Corporate Governance: Ensuring the organization adheres to corporate governance principles and practices.

These skills and responsibilities ensure that a Senior Executive in a legal role can effectively manage the organization’s legal affairs, provide strategic guidance, and protect its interests in a complex regulatory environment.