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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span><b>Our Purpose</b></span></p><br><br><br><p><i>Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions&nbsp;secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.</i></p><br><br><br><p><b>Title and Summary</b></p><br><br><br>Legal Counsel, Litigation<br>The Litigation Strategy Coordinator will support the development, execution, and governance of Mastercard's litigation strategy across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). The role will act as the central coordination point for significant disputes, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and strategic litigation matters, ensuring consistency of approach, effective reporting, stakeholder alignment and proactive management of legal risk across the region.<br>The successful candidate will work closely with internal legal teams, external counsel, business stakeholders, compliance, communications and public policy teams to support the efficient management of contentious matters and litigation-related initiatives.<br>Key Responsibilities<br>• Litigation Governance &amp; Coordination<br>• Coordinate oversight of the EEMEA litigation portfolio, including commercial disputes, competition matters, regulatory investigations and strategic litigation matters.<br>• Maintain regional litigation trackers, dashboards and reporting mechanisms.<br>• Ensure timely escalation of material developments, risks, milestones and settlement opportunities.<br>• Support implementation of consistent litigation management practices across markets.<br>Strategy Development<br>• Assist in developing case strategies in partnership with internal legal teams and external counsel.<br>• Coordinate fact gathering, legal analysis and development of litigation themes.<br>• Track key legal, regulatory and market developments that may impact litigation strategy.<br>• Support assessment of litigation trends and emerging enforcement risks across EEMEA.<br>External Counsel Management<br>• Coordinate engagement and performance management of external law firms.<br>• Monitor budgets, forecasts and accruals related to litigation matters.<br>• Support development of alternative fee arrangements and cost-management initiatives.<br>• Track outside counsel deliverables and key deadlines.<br>Executive Reporting<br>• Prepare concise executive updates for senior leadership and legal management.<br>• Develop litigation dashboards, risk summaries and board-level briefing materials.<br>• Coordinate inputs for regional and global legal reviews.<br>• Support preparation of strategic presentations on significant disputes and investigations.<br>Cross-Functional Engagement<br>• Act as liaison between legal, compliance, communications, public policy, finance and business teams.<br>• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and litigation-related information requests.<br>• Support preservation, document management and litigation readiness activities.<br>• Facilitate governance meetings and litigation review forums.<br>Portfolio Analysis &amp; Risk Management<br>• Support assessment of exposure, reserves and potential business impacts arising from disputes.<br>• Maintain a repository of litigation precedents, lessons learned and strategic guidance.<br>• Track compliance with reporting obligations and governance requirements.<br>• Identify opportunities to reduce legal risk and improve dispute management processes.<br>All about you-Qualifications<br>Required<br>• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Public Policy or related discipline.<br>• 5+ years of experience in litigation, disputes, investigations, legal operations or a related legal support function.<br>• Experience coordinating complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.<br>• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br>• Strong analytical and organizational skills.<br>• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>Preferred<br>• Experience in the payments, financial services or technology sector.<br>• Familiarity with competition law, regulatory investigations and commercial disputes.<br>• Experience working across multiple EEMEA jurisdictions.<br>• Knowledge of legal spend management and litigation reporting tools.<br>• Paralegal, legal operations or project management certification.<br>Key Competencies<br>• Strategic thinking<br>• Strong judgment and discretion<br>• Executive communication<br>• Project and program management<br>• Cross-functional collaboration<br>• Risk assessment<br>• Influencing skills<br>• Attention to detail<br>• Resilience and accountability<br>Success Measures<br>• Accurate and timely litigation reporting.<br>• Effective coordination of significant disputes and investigations.<br>• Improved visibility of litigation risks and trends across EEMEA.<br>• Efficient management of external counsel and litigation budgets.<br>• Consistent execution of litigation governance processes.<br>• High-quality executive and leadership reporting.<br><br><p><b>Corporate Security Responsibility</b></p><br><br><p><br>All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:</p><br><br><ul><li><p>Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</p><br><br></li><li><p>Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</p><br><br></li><li><p>Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><br><br><br><br> </div>

<p>We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Arabic Lawyer to join our legal team in Dubai. This role is exclusively open to candidates with a (law firm background only) in-house or corporate experience will not be considered).</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><p>Handle end-to-end litigation matters and legal proceedings</p></li></ul><p>-Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, notices, and pleadings in Arabic</p><ul><li><p>Conduct legal research and provide accurate legal opinions</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Ensure full compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and court procedures</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li><p>LLB or equivalent law degree</p></li><li><p>Minimum 2 years of litigation experience from a law firm only</p></li><li><p>fluent Arabic and English speaker — mandatory</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of UAE legal procedures</p></li><li><p>Excellent drafting and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to independently manage cases in a fast-paced environment</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <strong>MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE</strong><br><p>To manage negotiations on various legal and key strategic matters across flydubai’s operations, particularly in the finance and commercial portfolio, overseeing primary responsibilities for negotiating and drafting a diverse range of aircraft financing and related arrangements, as along with select commercial contracts, while also providing legal advice, mitigating risks, and collaborating with senior management to set priorities for the finance and commercial portfolio.</p><br><br> <br><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br><ul><li>Negotiates and documents medium to high value transactions including, inter alia, financing, and related documents for aircraft acquisition or refinancing as well as loan and similar financing arrangements.</li><li>Negotiates maintenance and related agreements as well as fuel and other commodity agreements.</li><li>Supports the broader commercial team in a variety of contract negotiations.</li><li>Advises on terms, liabilities and risks of proposed transactions and formulates creative and practical legal solutions to meet the commercial realities.</li><li>Evaluates and proposes the company’s stance on pertinent legal issues and risks.</li><li>Prioritizes matters and collaborate with team members to accommodate commercial requirements.</li><li>Establishes strong relationships with external counsel as well as internal clients of diverse backgrounds, understanding their business requirements.</li><li>Identifies, advises, implements, and develops general and specialist legal strategy together with the Senior Management.</li><li>Identifies organizational needs and initiate and complete projects to address the same.</li><li>Facilitates, develops, and conducts legal training seminars for internal clients to help raise awareness with respect to legal matters.</li><li>Supervises junior team members and assists in their professional development.</li></ul> <br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong><br><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)</li><li>Law / Legal Studies</li><li>Admitted to practice (preferably in a common law jurisdiction)</li><li>Qualification certificate. Practicing certificate or equivalent</li><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Years with qualifications: 4 - 6 years</li><li>Experience in asset financing, banking or commercial contracts.</li><li>Experience in aviation (including aviation finance) is preferred</li><li>Previous in-house legal experience beneficial but not essential.</li><li>Experience in the GCC beneficial but not essential.</li><li>Strong commercial nderstanding and ability to work cross functionally in different legal areas as and when required</li><li>Excellent PC skills and proficient in use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</li><li>Excellent English language drafting skills.</li></ul> <br><strong>COMPETENCIES</strong><br><ul><li>Customer Focus</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Effective Communication</li><li>Personal Accountability &amp; Commitment to achieve</li><li>Resilience &amp; Flexibility (Can do attitude)</li><li>Decision Making</li><li>Strategic Thinking</li><li>Business Acumen</li></ul> <br><strong>ISR REQUIREMENTS</strong><br><p>Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.</p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <ul><li><strong>Role&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; : Legal Support Officer</strong><br><strong>Location :</strong> Abu Dhabi &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Role Purpose:</strong><br>The Legal Support Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Legal teams. The role ensures effective coordination with external law firms, supports case management activities, monitors legal systems and records, and oversees the review and processing of legal invoices in coordination with the Finance and Control Department (FCD).<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Key Accountabilities of the role&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><br>&nbsp;</li><li>Provide professional and administrative support to the Legal and teams in managing cases whenever required.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external law firms to facilitate case handling and documentation.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the preparation, review, and renewal of engagement agreements with external law firms.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor and maintain updates in legal case management systems (e.g., E-Case), including hearing schedules, case status, and document uploads.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare reports highlighting case progress, updates, and key findings.&nbsp;</li><li>Review, verify, and track law firms’ invoices related to collection and litigation cases.</li><li>Ensure invoices are aligned with agreed terms and support documentation.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with the Finance and Control Department (FCD) for timely processing and payment.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare periodic and adhoc reports on legal and collection cases for management review.</li><li>Maintain organized and up-to-date records of legal cases, correspondence, and supporting documents.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the preparation and maintenance of Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) for Collection Unit activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor assigned control points and ensure compliance with internal policies and frameworks.</li></ul><p><strong>Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:</strong><br>• 2-3 years of experience,&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Excellent communication skills.&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Good knowledge of Banks’s products, policies &amp; procedures.&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Computer skills – use of applications especially Microsoft office.&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Analytical mind, good communication and self-motivated, details oriented.&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Ability to multi-task.&nbsp;</p><br><p>• Independence of thought and initiative.</p><br><br> </div>

<p>Position Title: Junior Litigation Lawyer – Local Law Firm Employment Type: Full Time Salary (AED): depending on experience and qualifications plus commissions Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A dynamic and growing professional services firm based in the UAE, providing specialized legal and business solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. Responsibilities: • Conduct legal consultations with prospective clients, assess their concerns, explain available legal options, fees, risks, and next steps, and effectively convert qualified leads into paying clients while working toward the firm's monthly revenue target. • Assess civil, commercial, labor/employment, real estate, RDC, debt recovery, and contractual disputes; identify case strengths, weaknesses, and risks; and recommend practical litigation, settlement, or pre-litigation strategies. • Support litigation matters from initial consultation through resolution, including drafting and reviewing legal notices, pleadings, memoranda, applications, evidence, settlements, and other court-related documentation, while monitoring hearings, filings, judgments, and deadlines. • Maintain regular communication with clients, provide clear case updates, manage expectations, handle objections professionally, and identify opportunities to convert pre-litigation matters into litigation or additional legal services. • Coordinate with lawyers, advocates, courts, experts, translators, government authorities, and other stakeholders while ensuring accurate case records, procedural compliance, confidentiality, and timely completion of litigation requirements.</p><p>Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a UAE-based law firm or legal consultancy, preferably within litigation and dispute resolution. • Strong UAE litigation knowledge, including court procedures, filings, case management, enforcement/execution, and preferably Civil, Commercial, Labor, Real Estate/RDC, and Debt Recovery matters. • Proven sales and client-acquisition ability is essential, with demonstrated experience conducting consultations, following up leads, handling fee objections, converting prospects into paying clients, and working toward revenue or conversion targets. • Strong legal drafting, research and organizational skills, with excellent English communication; Arabic legal-language capability is highly preferred.</p>

<p>Position Title: Junior Litigation Lawyer – Local Law Firm Employment Type: Full Time Salary (AED): depending on experience and qualifications plus commissions Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A dynamic and growing professional services firm based in the UAE, providing specialized legal and business solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. Responsibilities: Conduct legal consultations with prospective clients, assess their concerns, explain available legal options, fees, risks, and next steps, and effectively convert qualified leads into paying clients while working toward the firm's monthly revenue target. Assess civil, commercial, labor/employment, real estate, RDC, debt recovery, and contractual disputes; identify case strengths, weaknesses, and risks; and recommend practical litigation, settlement, or pre-litigation strategies. Support litigation matters from initial consultation through resolution, including drafting and reviewing legal notices, pleadings, memoranda, applications, evidence, settlements, and other court-related documentation, while monitoring hearings, filings, judgments, and deadlines. Maintain regular communication with clients, provide clear case updates, manage expectations, handle objections professionally, and identify opportunities to convert pre-litigation matters into litigation or additional legal services. Coordinate with lawyers, advocates, courts, experts, translators, government authorities, and other stakeholders while ensuring accurate case records, procedural compliance, confidentiality, and timely completion of litigation requirements.</p><p>Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a UAE-based law firm or legal consultancy, preferably within litigation and dispute resolution. Strong UAE litigation knowledge, including court procedures, filings, case management, enforcement/execution, and preferably Civil, Commercial, Labor, Real Estate/RDC, and Debt Recovery matters. Proven sales and client-acquisition ability is essential, with demonstrated experience conducting consultations, following up leads, handling fee objections, converting prospects into paying clients, and working toward revenue or conversion targets. Strong legal drafting, research and organizational skills, with excellent English communication; Arabic legal-language capability is highly preferred.</p>

<p>We are looking for an experienced Legal & Administration Officer with strong practical experience in handling labour cases, employee disputes, court matters, and other legal issues involving the company and its employees. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing legal cases from initial complaint through resolution, working closely with lawyers, courts, MOHRE, government authorities, employees, and management.</p><br><ul><li><p>Handle and coordinate labour disputes and employee-related legal matters.</p></li><li><p>Assist HR and management in handling employee complaints, misconduct cases, internal disputes, and disciplinary matter</p></li><li><p>Conduct or coordinate fact-finding and documentation of employee disputes.</p></li><li><p>Assist with company-related legal and corporate documentation.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate preparation of NOCs, resolutions, POAs, declarations, undertakings, shareholder documents,</p></li><li><p>Coordinate notarization, attestation, legalization, and certification of documents.</p></li><li><p>Maintain records of company agreements and contracts.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate preparation, signing, renewal, and termination of contracts.</p></li><li><p>Handle day-to-day administrative activities of the company.</p></li><li><p>Maintain company records, official documents, correspondence, and files.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with landlords, vendors, consultants, service providers, government representatives, and other external parties.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ol><li><p>Bachelor's degree in <strong>Law, Business Administration, or a related field</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>3–7 years of relevant UAE experience</strong> in legal administration, legal case coordination, labour relations, corporate administration, or a similar role.</p></li><li><p><strong>Strong practical experience handling UAE labour cases and employee disputes is mandatory.</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience dealing with <strong>MOHRE, police stations, courts, lawyers, and government authorities</strong> is highly preferred.</p><br></li></ol>

<ul><li><p>Minimum 5 years of experience in administrative and legal functions within the UAE, preferably within corporate environments.</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience in managing and following up on cases and registering them on relevant judicial systems.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in using Public Prosecution System and case management systems.</p></li><li><p>Ability to draft and review legal and administrative correspondence.</p></li><li><p>Experience in coordinating with external law firms and judicial authorities, and following up on legal procedures.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with court processes, including appeals, execution, and objections.</p></li><li><p>Experience in preparing and drafting powers of attorney and court applications.</p></li><li><p>Strong background in electronic archiving, document management, and correspondence tracking.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to legal advisory support and contract-related matters.</p></li><li><p>Practical experience within Abu Dhabi and solid understanding of legal and judicial procedures.</p></li><li><p>Strong skills in handling legal systems and reporting tools, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.</p></li><li><p>Excellent coordination and follow-up skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong command of the English language.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>advantage Abu Dhabi working experiences in Construction Industry </p>

Company Description<br><br>Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. BESIX Contracting specializes in construction, infrastructure and marine works, often in contracts with a high level of complexity. In Benelux and France, the Group’s regional affiliates BESIX Infra, Belemco, Cobelba, Jacques Delens, Vanhout, Wust and Lux TP ensure a strong presence and a local approach. With Franki Foundations, West Construct, Socogetra, BESIX Environment and Van den Berg, the Group offers specialist niche solutions for the building market like deep foundations, geo-engineering, road construction, water treatment and cable and pipeline construction.<br><br>Backed by our experience in our home markets, we have built up strong positions outside Europe. A typical example is the Middle East, where over a 50 year period we have built up an impressive portfolio. This diversification in activities and geography pays off by reducing our risk exposure<br><br>Job Description<br><br>Why This Role Matters<br><br>The Project Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large-scale marine construction projects (USD 300M+) across the GCC region. This role carries full accountability for project P&L, execution strategy, and delivery performance, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.<br><br>The position requires a hands-on leader from a Tier 1 marine contractor background, with proven experience in delivering complex marine works such as breakwaters, dredging, reclamation, quay walls, and port infrastructure within the GCC.<br><br>What You’ll Drive<br><br>Supervise and coordinate activities for the successful completion of the project(s) in accordance with client requirements, organizational policies/procedures, contract terms, and specified time and cost parameters. Coach and mentor project managers working under them Establish the organizational chart and project processes to ensure the proper functioning of the support team in various sections, in accordance with company policies. Address processes malfunctions as needed and motivate staff effectively. Coordinate activities on the project(s) among different trades and departments. Validate contractual options, whether they are technical, financial, or time related. Validate legal matters, with the agreement of the Six Construct legal department. Manage contractual and financial follow-up and budget control. Approve all engagements related to the project. Conclude supply and sub-contracts after preparatory work by the support team, including pre-contract quality and performance audits. Engage in social contacts and public relations to benefit the company. Coordinate with all third parties, negotiate with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout all stages of the project life cycle, and participate in handling tenders and contracts. Implement project budgets and allocate resources, enforce project standards, conduct technical reviews, manage team.<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>You’re a Great Fit If You Have<br><br>Proven experience working with Tier 1 marine contractors Minimum 15-20 years of experience in marine construction Currently or recently in a Project Director / Senior Project Manager role Strong experience in GCC region (UAE, KSA, Qatar, etc.) is mandatory Experienced people and team manager, seeking consensus and demonstrating good listening skills. Advanced understanding of contract management. Is a natural organizer with deep understanding of process management within an organization. Holds deep knowledge of marine construction works, both technically and practically. Has the ability to rapidly assess issues, develop alternative solutions, and implement pragmatic strategies. Excellent communicator, both internally and externally. Demonstrates proficiency in negotiating at a high level and in complex environments. Exhibits professionalism, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a results-oriented approach. Holds a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. Commercially gifted. Fluent in English, and additional European language, such as French or Dutch, is considered an asset. Willingness to relocate as required by business needs<br><br>Additional Information<br><br>Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us<br><br>Competitive Benefits Positive Workplace Culture Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment Career growth and development opportunities

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>SUMMARY OF THE ROLE</span></p><br>We are looking for an experienced commercial and technical leader to drive Jotun’s Shipping and Yards, Fabricators &amp; Applicators (YFA) business across the MEIA region. This role combines regional strategy, key account development, sales leadership and capability building to strengthen Jotun’s market position and deliver sustainable, profitable growth in close coordination with country teams across different markets.<br>This position will be based in Dubai, UAE; and will report to the Regional Protective &amp; Marine Sales Director.<p><b>Responsibilities </b></p><br><ul><li>Define, lead and implement the regional Shipping, Yards, Fabricators &amp; Applicators (YFA) strategy across MEIA, setting clear priorities, activity plans, resource allocation and aligning execution with country teams and business objectives.</li><li>Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with ship owners, ship managers, yards, fabricators and applicators by understanding customer needs, market dynamics and decision-making processes, positioning Jotun as the preferred regional partner through value-based selling and technical collaboration.</li><li>Drive regional key accounts, strategic projects and cross-border opportunities in collaboration with sales, technical, specification and operations teams to improve win rates, secure project pipelines and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.</li><li>Build and enhance commercial capability across MEIA by identifying competence gaps, coaching country teams, supporting development plans and fostering a collaborative, high-performance sales culture.</li><li>Share customer intelligence and market insights across the region to support innovation, faster decision-making, coordinated execution and stronger commercial performance.</li><li>Leverage deep expertise in the Shipping and YFA business, including tender processes, project dynamics and customer decision-making, while influencing senior customers, internal leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and commercial execution.</li></ul><br><p><span>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER</span></p><br><p><b>What we look for&nbsp;</b></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Engineering, Marine &amp; Protective Coatings, or another relevant discipline.</li><li><p>10+ years of relevant commercial experience within Shipping, YFA, Marine and Protective Coatings, including regional or multi-country business exposure.</p><br></li><li>Proven track record in developing strategic customer relationships and delivering sustainable business growth within complex commercial environments.</li><li>Strong coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams and customers across multiple markets.</li></ul><p><b>What we offer</b></p><br><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits.&nbsp;</li><li>Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.&nbsp;</li><li>Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.&nbsp;</li><li>Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.&nbsp;</li><li>A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.&nbsp;</li><li>A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br><span><b>POSITION INFORMATION</b></span></p><br><p><b>Company:</b></p><br>Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC<p><br><b>Contract Type:</b></p><br>Regular<p><b>Time Type:</b></p><br>Full time<p><span><b>CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):</b></span></p><br>05.09.2026<p><span>WHO WE ARE</span></p><br>Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC is the regional hub for Jotun in the MEIA region providing functional and business support to all our legal entities. With more than 130 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.<p>Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.</p><br><p>Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.</p><br><p>If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. &nbsp;</p><br><p>If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!</p><br> </div>

<p><strong>Compliance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief Legal Officer</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>To manage Gulftainer’s compliance programme across the Group, translating applicable requirements and internal policies into practical controls, clear responsibilities, and measurable actions. The role identifies compliance risks, monitors adherence, supports investigations, and provides the Chief Legal Officer with reliable visibility of material issues and corrective actions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Compliance Framework and Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a Group compliance framework covering relevant business activities, entities, and jurisdictions.</li><li>Maintain a compliance obligations register identifying applicable requirements, responsible owners, required evidence, and key deadlines.</li><li>Conduct compliance risk assessments with business and functional leaders, prioritising areas with the greatest exposure.</li><li>Prepare an annual compliance plan with defined reviews, deliverables, owners, and reporting milestones for approval by the Chief Legal Officer.</li><li>Review proposed business activities and operational changes to identify compliance requirements before implementation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Policies and Practical Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and guidance in coordination with Legal and relevant functions.</li><li>Translate policy requirements into practical approval steps, checks, records, and escalation procedures.</li><li>Monitor adherence to requirements relating to anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, third-party integrity, and other relevant compliance areas.</li><li>Maintain appropriate registers for declarations, approvals, exceptions, and identified breaches.</li><li>Assess requests for exceptions and refer matters requiring approval to the Chief Legal Officer with a clear recommendation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Third-Party Due Diligence and Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Establish a risk-based due diligence process for relevant agents, intermediaries, suppliers, customers, and business partners.</li><li>Coordinate integrity checks, sanctions screening, and other relevant reviews before onboarding or renewal, according to approved procedures.</li><li>Document due diligence findings, unresolved concerns, required safeguards, and approval decisions.</li><li>Work with Procurement, Commercial, Finance, and Legal to incorporate appropriate compliance requirements into onboarding and contracting processes.</li><li>Provide timely, practical guidance on compliance questions and escalate material concerns before commitments are made.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Monitoring and Corrective Actions</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct compliance reviews against the approved plan, testing whether controls are operating effectively and supported by evidence.</li><li>Record findings with a clear risk rating, corrective action, accountable owner, and completion deadline.</li><li>Follow up on overdue actions and escalate unresolved high-risk matters to the Chief Legal Officer.</li><li>Verify that corrective actions address the underlying issue before closing findings.</li><li>Coordinate with Internal Audit, QHSE, HR, IT, and other assurance functions to share relevant findings and avoid duplication</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Speak Up, Incident Management, and Investigations</strong></p><ul><li>Support the operation of confidential reporting channels and ensure concerns are recorded and assessed promptly.</li><li>Coordinate or conduct compliance investigations as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, involving Legal, HR, Internal Audit, or other functions where appropriate.</li><li>Maintain secure case records covering allegations, evidence, findings, decisions, and follow-up actions.</li><li>Handle information with discretion and support adherence to confidentiality and non-retaliation requirements.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and recommend changes to controls, training, or working practices.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Training and Compliance Awareness</strong></p><ul><li>Develop an annual compliance training plan based on role requirements and identified risks.</li><li>Coordinate induction, refresher training, and targeted sessions for employees in higher-risk roles.</li><li>Use practical business scenarios to explain expected conduct, approval requirements, and reporting routes.</li><li>Track training completion, policy acknowledgements, and assessment results, following up on outstanding requirements.</li><li>Evaluate understanding and recurring compliance issues to improve the relevance and effectiveness of training.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Reporting and Stakeholder Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare a regular compliance dashboard covering key risks, incidents, reviews, overdue actions, due diligence, and training completion.</li><li>Escalate material issues promptly, with supporting facts, potential business impact, and recommended next steps.</li><li>Monitor relevant regulatory developments with Legal and coordinate required changes with responsible business owners.</li><li>Support responses to regulatory enquiries and information requests under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer.</li><li>Maintain organised, retrievable evidence of compliance activities, approvals, and completed corrective actions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Success Factors</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Clear obligations and ownership:</strong> An up-to-date compliance obligations register identifies responsible owners, deadlines, and required evidence for in-scope entities and activities.</li><li><strong>Delivery of the compliance plan:</strong> Scheduled reviews, policy updates, and training activities are completed within agreed timelines, with any changes approved and documented.</li><li><strong>Effective closure of findings:</strong> Every material finding has a risk rating, owner, and deadline; closure is supported by evidence that the corrective action works.</li><li><strong>Controlled third-party onboarding:</strong> Required due diligence is completed before approval, with unresolved risks escalated and safeguards documented.</li><li><strong>Timely incident handling:</strong> Reported concerns are assessed within agreed timelines, with documented investigation outcomes and follow-up actions.</li><li><strong>Demonstrated employee understanding:</strong> Mandatory training and policy acknowledgements meet agreed completion targets, with assessment results used to address knowledge gaps.</li><li><strong>Reliable management visibility:</strong> The Chief Legal Officer receives accurate, timely reporting that clearly identifies material risks, overdue actions, and decisions required.</li><li><strong>Sustained control improvement:</strong> Recurring breaches and repeat findings are tracked, with root causes addressed and improvements verified.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Core and Behavioural Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Client Focus</li><li>Acts with Integrity</li><li>Valuing Culture and Diversity</li><li>Teamwork and Collaboration</li><li>Planning and Organising</li><li>Decision Making and Problem Solving</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical and Functional Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Compliance risk assessment and programme management</li><li>Interpretation of compliance requirements and translation into practical controls</li><li>Policy development and implementation</li><li>Third-party due diligence and integrity screening</li><li>Compliance monitoring and control testing</li><li>Investigation support, evidence handling, and confidential case management</li><li>Corrective action tracking and verification</li><li>Compliance training and management reporting</li><li>Sound judgment, discretion, and confidence to challenge non-compliant practices</li><li>Understanding of ports, terminals, logistics, and international business environments</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Typical Level of Interaction:</strong> Works regularly with business leaders, functional managers, and designated compliance owners to clarify requirements, review controls, resolve compliance issues, and verify corrective actions. Escalates material risks, breaches, and decisions to the Chief Legal Officer.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Internal Stakeholders:</strong> Chief Legal Officer, Legal, Group leadership, business and country management, Commercial, Operations, Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, QHSE, Internal Audit, and other relevant corporate functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>External Stakeholders:</strong> External legal advisers, compliance consultants, screening providers, auditors, and relevant regulators or authorities, in coordination with the Chief Legal Officer and authorised business representatives.</p><p><br></p>

<ul><li>Act as the main contact within the organization's Legal team and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Document the company's board meetings and manage the disclosure register of the board and executive management.</li><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various types of contracts, agreements, MOUs, and legal documents for entities/divisions.</li><li>Identify and mitigate legal risks; evaluate contracts and analyze risk exposure.</li><li>Ensure all policies and procedures are legally compliant and up to date.</li><li>Provide legal consultations to the business and its leaders and advise on risk avoidance.</li><li>Conduct awareness sessions and provide recommendations to enhance policies and procedures.</li><li>Manage business resources and budget allocation for legal matters, ensuring budget compliance and approvals.</li><li>Represent the company in meetings, negotiate contractual terms with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and finalize agreements.</li><li>Negotiate M&A agreements and involve external parties as required.</li><li>Review JV agreements and projects with assistance from external legal counsels.</li><li>Monitor and supervise litigation internally with litigation counsel and external law firms.</li><li>Assist in debt collection legal proceedings with finance department.</li><li>Serve as Company Secretary for Imdaad Group Companies and Subsidiaries with active boards.</li><li>Coordinate with Chairman and Board Members on organizing meetings and agendas.</li><li>Prepare and consolidate Board presentations in coordination with various departments and communicate to the Board.</li><li>Draft minutes of board and committee meetings ensuring accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Track actions from meetings with timelines and responsibilities and present status in subsequent meetings.</li><li>Plan and manage Group's Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings including subsidiaries and JVs.</li><li>Manage smooth functioning of various Boards and interface among Shareholders, Boards, and Management.</li><li>Compile and manage company files including articles of incorporation, regulations, share register, minutes, monthly and annual reports.</li><li>Assist with preparation and amendment of organizational regulations, corporate governance, and risk management guidelines.</li><li>Arrange premises and technical facilities for Board and other meetings as per Chairman's consultation.</li><li>Handle registration of changes and deletions in commercial register.</li><li>Inform Board members on relevant legislative and law changes.</li><li>Provide legal advice and support in corporate law, employment law, contract law, and intellectual property especially during Board meetings.</li><li>Report annually to auditors on any current litigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Postgraduate qualification preferred.</li><li>Relevant professional attested certification is a must.</li><li>Professional certification on corporate secretaryship is required.</li><li>Certified Board Secretary.</li><li>10-12 years relevant experience as Corporate Lawyer, Legal Consultant/Legal advisor.</li><li>In-house experience preferred; both in-house and law firm experience is advantageous.</li><li>Eye for detail, commercial awareness, and creative problem solving skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ownership and accountability.</li><li>Service industry experience is an advantage.</li><li>Advanced communication skills in English and Arabic (oral and written) are mandatory.</li><li>Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to analyze, develop, and implement policies and ensure compliance across the organization.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Role Purpose :</strong></p><p><br>The Legal Consultant – Litigation is responsible for filing, managing and reporting on civil cases, payment orders, labour, tenancy and criminal matters assigned to them, in line with the Litigation team’s guidelines and the direction of the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation. Working across the Group’s portfolio of companies, the role protects the Group’s legal and financial interests by managing cases efficiently, supervising external counsel, supporting debt recovery and out-of-court settlements, and keeping accurate, up-to-date litigation records that enable informed decisions by Group leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>► Case Management & Litigation</strong></p><br><p>– Handle assigned litigation cases — civil, criminal, tenancy and labour — in line with Group Legal guidelines and the instructions of the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation. – File and follow up on civil claims, payment orders and related proceedings before the UAE courts, committees and relevant authorities. – Prepare case summaries, status updates and progress reports for the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation and Group Head – Legal.</p><br><p>► <strong>External Counsel & Debt Recovery</strong></p><br><p>– Supervise external law firms on assigned matters, monitoring strategy, deadlines, quality of work and costs. – Support Group businesses and Credit Control in debt collection, negotiating and documenting out-of-court settlements where appropriate. – Coordinate with police and government authorities on case-related filings, follow-ups and enforcement steps.</p><br><p>► <strong>Documentation, Notarisation & Case Data</strong></p><br><p>– Draft standardized legal documents, notices and correspondence using approved templates and guidelines. – Support the commercial teams with notarization requirements at the notary public. – Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date data in the Group’s litigation case management system, ensuring records are audit-ready.</p><br><p>► <strong>Communication & Team Support</strong></p><br><p>– Communicate and engage effectively with internal and external parties in both Arabic and English, including in challenging or adversarial situations. – Support initiatives led by the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation to improve litigation processes, reporting and outcomes.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><br><p>► Education – Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent). </p><p>► Experience – 1–2 years of relevant litigation experience in the UAE. – Exposure to civil, labour, tenancy and/or criminal matters and court procedures is expected. </p><p>► Skills & Languages – Native-level Arabic and fluent English, written and spoken. – Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies. – Ability to execute assigned work precisely and effectively in line with guidelines and instructions. – Excellent oral and written communication skills, including with challenging or adversarial counterparts. </p><p>► Other Requirements – Valid UAE driving licence (mandatory).</p>

<p>Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Full-time, On-site 12+ months employment. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Legal Expert on behalf of our client, a reputable international engineering and project-management company operating across industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will act as the internal legal advisor, providing strategic legal and contractual guidance to support the company’s corporate, commercial, and project operations in the UAE and across international jurisdictions. This position requires strong knowledge of UAE legislation, corporate governance, and contract law, with familiarity with U.S. and British law considered a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day legal counsel to senior management and project teams. • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including EPC, consultancy, supply, joint venture, and subcontracting contracts. • Advise on UAE corporate, commercial, and labour law, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations. • Support corporate governance and entity structuring; maintain compliance with licensing, registration, and documentation requirements. • Oversee contract risk management and recommend practical mitigation measures for ongoing and future projects. • Liaise with regulatory bodies, external counsel, auditors, and authorities on corporate and legal matters. • Review and maintain internal policies and legal frameworks covering anti-bribery, data protection, sanctions, and confidentiality. • Monitor legal developments in UAE law, with ability to interpret U.S. and British legal principles relevant to cross-border and international contracts. • Support dispute prevention and resolution, including claims management, arbitration, and litigation oversight. • Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice balancing compliance and commercial objectives.</p><p>Candidate Profile • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree or LLM in Corporate or Commercial Law preferred. • Qualified lawyer (UAE or other common-law jurisdiction) • 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in the UAE or GCC region within project-based or industrial sectors. • Proven expertise in UAE law with strong understanding of contractual, corporate, and labour frameworks. • Knowledge of British law is a significant advantage, particularly for cross-border or multi-jurisdictional matters. • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a commercial and solution-driven mindset. • Strong analytical skills, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism. • Languages: English – fluent (mandatory); other languages will be considered a strong asset. What the Client Offers • Opportunity to join a dynamic and international organisation involved in large-scale engineering and industrial projects. • Professional working environment with clear growth prospects.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Job Description Summary: </b></p><br><p><span>Provide assistance and support on matters handled by the legal function across the Eurasia &amp; Middle East Operating Unit, focusing primarily on the Middle East region and Pakistan and Afghanistan, with flexibility to provide support to other franchises within the Operating Unit when needed. Responsibilities include tracking and administering agreements, drafting non-complex contracts, pre-reviewing labels and promotional materials, handling company secretarial work, and providing administrative and office support to ensure smooth daily operations. Support Legal Counsels in delivering continuity, sustainability, consistency, and effectiveness of the function.</span></p><br><p><b>What You’ll Do for Us</b></p><br><ul><li><b>Company Secretarial Work</b><br>Facilitate company secretarial processes for the Company and its subsidiaries/associated entities, including drafting Board of Directors (BoD) resolutions, General Assembly documents, and Powers of Attorney; coordinating timely completion of registrations and accreditations; and maintaining governance documentation repositories.</li><li><b>Contract Drafting &amp; Review</b><br>Assist business units in developing business terms for contracts and draft/review non-complex documents; provide legal language support to Operations Counsels and contribute to contract lifecycle management to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.</li><li><b>Dispute and Correspondence Drafting</b><br>Draft pleadings to be submitted to execution offices, correspondence, termination letters, and other formal communications as required.</li><li><b>Marketing &amp; Promotions Review</b><br>Compose, review, and make recommendations on promotion legal texts provided by Marketing departments; review package labels, marketing, advertising, and PR materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.</li><li><b>Regulatory Monitoring</b><br>Monitor local regulations and advise internal clients on new enactments; coordinate with outside counsel as needed to address regulatory changes and compliance requirements.</li><li><b>Records Management</b><br>Maintain accurate and efficient departmental records tracking contracts, approvals, policies, regulatory updates, and other relevant legal documents.</li><li><b>Budget Follow-Up</b><br>Track and administer the Legal function’s budget, including costs for outside counsel, notarization, litigation, travel, etc.; recommend adjustments or reallocations as needed.</li><li><b>Training &amp; Awareness</b><br>Support delivery of training to associates and management related to compliance, governance, litigation, and policies; prepare informative bulletins to raise legal awareness.</li><li><b>Process Improvement</b><br>Observe ways of operating and recommend innovations to make legal processes more effective and productive.</li><li><b>Regional Support</b><br>Provide legal assistance across the Eurasia &amp; Middle East Operating Unit whenever cross-market support is required.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</b></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferred) and/or relevant paralegal/legal secretarial certification or diploma.</li><li>At least 3–5 years of work experience in a law firm or legal department of a multinational company.</li><li>Legal research capability, detail orientation, and a strong compliance mindset.</li><li>Clear, effective communication skills and&nbsp;<b>fluency in English</b>;&nbsp;<b>Arabic language skills are a definite advantage</b>.</li><li>High integrity, time management skills, and ability to manage diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated prioritization skills in a complex, multicultural environment.</li><li>Growth-oriented mindset (Curiosity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Empowerment).</li></ul><p><b>Skills:</b></p><br>Active Listening, Business Writing, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis, Understanding &amp; Assessing Risk<p><span><b>Location(s):</b></span></p><br>United Arab Emirates<p><span><b>City/Cities:</b></span></p><br><p><span><b>Travel Required:</b></span></p><br>00% - 25%<p><span><b>Relocation Provided:</b></span></p><br>No<p><span><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></span></p><br>September 3, 2026<p><b>Our Purpose and Growth Culture:</b></p><br><p>We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons <span>our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision</span>&nbsp;to learn more about these behaviors and how you <span>can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.</span></p><br> </div>

Role Overview We are looking for a reliable, organized and detail-oriented Admin Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer and legal department from our Dubai office.<br>This is a hands-on Admin Assistant role. The ideal candidate will support the day-to-day administration of the legal department .<br>Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Chief Legal Officer. Manage legal requests, approvals, follow-ups, deadlines, trackers, and pending action items. Support contract approval processes, approval workflows, document routing, signatures, filing, and record maintenance. Review documents for basic completeness, including entity names, dates, parties, signatures, approval status, supporting documents. Ensure all documents are accurately named, version-controlled, stored, and easy to retrieve. Coordinate with internal teams including Finance, HR, Operations, Commercial, and other business units. Follow up with stakeholders to obtain missing information, signatures, approvals, clarifications, or documents. Assist with basic documents, letters, forms, resolutions, templates and contract approval forms. Maintain document trackers and assist in ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.<br>Requirements Prior experience as an admin assistant or legal administrator would be advantageous. Must be locally available in the UAE. Must be able to work from the Dubai office, 5 days per week. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information. Good written and verbal English communication skills. Strong follow-up, tracking, and coordination skills. Comfortable working with documents, spreadsheets, shared drives, approval workflows, and e-signature tools.<br>Preferred Skills1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or admin support function. Experience using Microsoft Office.<br>Candidate Profile If you are dependable, structured, and comfortable working in a support-focused coordination role, this opportunity may be a strong fit for you. We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through, and who values stability, consistency, and long-term ownership of administrative processes. Apply today.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br> <ul> <li>Lead the review and negotiation of <strong>client contracts</strong>, ensuring commercial and legal risks are identified and mitigated</li> <li>Manage and advise on <strong>contractual legal matters</strong>, including interpretation of clauses and dispute avoidance strategies</li> <li>Oversee <strong>NDA preparation and review</strong>, ensuring compliance and protection of company interests</li> <li>Support <strong>pre-construction and tender reviews</strong>, assessing commercial exposure, terms, and contract conditions</li> <li>Provide guidance on <strong>legal and contractual frameworks</strong>&nbsp;across project lifecycle phases</li> <li>Liaise with external advisors where required</li> <li>Monitor compliance with <strong>UAE construction law, FIDIC, and local regulations</strong></li> <li>Contribute to strategic decision-making on high-value projects and bids</li> </ul> <strong>Candidate Requirements</strong><br> <ul> <li>Circa <strong>20+ years’ experience</strong>&nbsp;within construction, contracts, or commercial functions</li> <li>Proven track record</li> <li>Strong understanding of:<ul> <li>Contract law and commercial risk</li> <li>FIDIC and bespoke contract forms</li> <li>NDA structures and legal documentation</li> <li>Pre-contract/tender stage commercial reviews</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>UAE experience preferred</strong>, GCC experience considered</li> <li>Background may include:<ul> <li>Formal <strong>legal qualification (LLB or equivalent)</strong> <em>or</em></li> <li>Early career experience could be within the <strong>legal sector</strong>&nbsp;before moving into construction</li> </ul></li> <li>Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and advisory skills</li> </ul> <br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span><span>Role Summary</span></span><p><span><span>APCO is looking for an AI Intern to join our Dubai office and support the development, testing, and application of AI-enabled tools across communications, research, and digital transformation work. This internship is designed for a curious and analytical individual who is interested in how artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and emerging technologies can help organizations better understand issues, audiences, and opportunities. The intern will work closely with the AI and Digital Transformation team to support practical AI use cases, data analysis, research, and experimentation in a fast-paced advisory environment.</span></span></p><br><span><span>Responsibilities</span></span><ul><li><span><span>Support the development, testing, and refinement of AI and natural language processing tools for research, analysis, and communications-related use cases.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Assist with collecting, cleaning, organizing, and analyzing structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Help identify patterns, insights, and opportunities that can support client work and internal innovation.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Conduct research on emerging AI tools, digital transformation trends, and relevant applications across communications, public affairs, and advisory work.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Support the preparation of presentations, summaries, reports, and visual outputs that communicate technical insights in a clear and practical way.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Collaborate with team members to test AI models, evaluate outputs, and document findings, recommendations, and potential improvements.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Contribute to internal knowledge sharing by tracking new technologies, tools, and use cases relevant to APCO’s work.</span></span></li></ul><span><span>Requirements</span></span><ul><li><span><span>Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, computer engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and digital transformation.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Working knowledge of Python and familiarity with common data analysis or machine learning libraries is preferred.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ability to work with data, conduct research, and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Curious, proactive, and comfortable experimenting with new tools and technologies.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Available to join as an intern in APCO’s Dubai office.</span></span></li></ul><span><span>Careers at APCO</span></span><p><span><span>Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.</span></span></p><br><br> </div>

<p>Join a Dubai-based Single Family Office as a Financial Operations Manager, taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and the Principals' financial affairs. The role combines treasury, banking, payroll, reconciliations, compliance, reporting and investment operations within a fast-paced proprietary investment environment. Client Details Our client is a Dubai-based Single Family Office managing the Principals' own capital across global investment activities. The office operates a proprietary investment strategy with a focus on US securities and commodities markets, supported by a lean, high-performing team. Description * Manage the full invoice lifecycle including collection, verification, approvals, payments and filing * Oversee recurring payments, critical bills and cash funding requirements * Execute domestic and international bank transfers and treasury activities * Monitor balances across multiple UAE and international bank accounts * Manage corporate card programmes, expense tracking and statement reviews * Handle banking relationships, KYC requests and account opening processes * Run monthly payroll, WPS submissions and employee reimbursements * Maintain payroll, bonus and compensation records * Prepare monthly financial information for external accountants * Perform bank, card and broker reconciliations and resolve discrepancies * Review financial reports and statements prepared by external accountants * Support VAT, corporate tax and wider compliance requirements * Coordinate with external auditors, accountants and tax advisors * Support brokerage account administration and funding activities * Assist with corporate documentation, board resolutions and record keeping * Manage financial reporting and cash tracking across multiple entities * Support private wealth and banking relationship activities * Conduct occasional in-person banking and administrative tasks as required Job Offer * Significant ownership and autonomy within the role * Opportunity to join a growing private investment platform</p><p>* 5+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, treasury or financial operations * UAE-based with strong knowledge of local banking practices and WPS payroll * Proven experience managing payments, invoices and bank reconciliations * Experience dealing directly with banks and external financial service providers * Strong understanding of treasury, cash management and financial controls * Exposure to VAT, tax compliance, audits and regulatory requirements * Experience supporting multiple entities and complex financial operations * Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or CFA preferred * Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Highly organised with strong follow-through and execution capability * Able to work independently with minimal supervision * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * High levels of confidentiality, ownership and accountability</p>

<p>Madison Pearl is looking to hire a Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Legal team in Dubai.</p><p><br></p><p>Our Legal team works with leading international and regional law firms, as well as businesses across sectors including real estate, construction and technology, on legal mandates throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and the wider GCC. With an established client and candidate network and a strong pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to join a busy and well-established team, with a particular focus on delivering high-quality candidates and managing recruitment processes from initial brief through to completion.</p><p><br></p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Managing recruitment assignments from initial briefing through to successful placement, ensuring a high level of service and communication throughout.</li><li>Working closely with clients to understand the technical, commercial and cultural requirements of each position.</li><li>Developing targeted search strategies and identifying relevant talent through database searches, market mapping, networking, referrals and direct approaches.</li><li>Engaging with legal professionals, assessing their experience, motivations and suitability, and presenting high-quality candidates to clients with clear insight into their background and fit.</li><li>Managing candidate and client communication throughout the process, ensuring expectations are aligned and momentum is maintained.</li><li>Coordinating interviews, preparing candidates, gathering feedback and managing the process through to offer, including supporting negotiations.</li><li>Developing a strong understanding of the legal market, including firms, practice areas, individual lawyers, market movements, salaries and hiring trends.</li><li>Conducting market research and mapping to identify talent pools, understand market activity and provide clients with relevant insight.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, hardworking and genuinely enjoys recruitment. Ideally, you will have 2–4 years’ experience in agency or in-house recruitment, although legal recruitment experience is not essential. You will be someone who:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Enjoys speaking to people, building relationships and working with individuals from different backgrounds and levels of seniority.</li><li>Is curious, commercially minded and keen to continuously learn about new markets, businesses and people.</li><li>Takes pride in delivering high-quality work and finding the right candidate, rather than simply filling a vacancy.</li><li>Is resilient, motivated by results and receptive to feedback and development.</li><li>Works well as part of a team, while having the ambition to develop their own relationships and commercial skills over time.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You should also be currently based in Dubai and looking to build a long-term career in the UAE.</p><p><br></p><p>You do not need to be a legal expert when you join us. What matters most is your attitude, work ethic, communication skills and willingness to learn. We will provide the training, support and exposure required to develop your knowledge of the legal market and become a specialist recruiter.</p><p><br></p><p>What We Offer</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Competitive salary, uncapped commission and performance-related bonuses.</li><li>The opportunity to join an established Legal recruitment team with strong client and candidate relationships across the Middle East.</li><li>Exposure to prestigious international and regional clients and specialist legal mandates.</li><li>Industry-leading training, modern recruitment technology and ongoing development.</li><li>A collaborative environment with strong support, alongside the autonomy to develop your own network and market.</li><li>Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please get in touch via email: anmol.patel@madisonpearl.com</p>