A leading Medical Device company is actively recruiting a Legal Counsel for their Dubai office.

Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The main responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives on various legal topics and enforce due diligence.          
• Draft, solidify, and negotiate agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Participate in evaluating risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Translation of legal documents as may be required.
• Maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.

Skills

To be successful you will need to meet the following:

• Only Candidates currently based in the UAE will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in law. An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Legal Counsel within the Medical Devices industry.
• Litigation experience is a must. 
• Experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.