General Counsel Full-time Job

Core Responsibilities:

Provide legal expertise and strategic guidance, consultation, and support to the management, Business Units, Clusters and Board members on legal and regulatory issues to develop legal strategies and minimize legal risks.

Oversee delivery of all legal services and resources in Unit/Cluster to ensure maximum protection of legal rights and maintenance of its operations.

Draft, review and update legal policies, procedures, contracts, leases, and other legal documents to ensure maintaining an effective legal support across AD Pors Group.

Represent, or oversee the representation of Unit/Cluster, in judicial proceedings and government/third party negotiations and review court decisions, legislation and regulatory rulings that may affect Unit/Cluster.

Ensure Unit/Cluster management and board members are kept apprised of any legal changes that affect the company or the industry.

Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant local and international authorities.

Ensure that the Cluster board meetings are held in accordance with all applicable laws, members are provided with all the required legal information and board decisions or resolutions are accurately drafted and recorded.

Advice on and manage, as applicable, all claims, disputes, arbitrations and similar cases.

Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation and update of legal reports, correspondence, contracts, agreements, and other legal governance documents.

Required Qualifications:

UAE Nationality

Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent LLM/PHD from a recognized University

High level of proficiency in English. Proficiency in Arabic is an asset.

A minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar role

Proven experience in law practicing or general counseling in contracts, constructions, projects and relevant industries.

Extensive knowledge of UAE legal law.

Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives.

Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Strong analytical and research skills to effectively provide legal solutions.

Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams.

AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions. As trade has grown, so have we. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters Digital, Industrial Cities & Free Zone, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the regions largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabis diversified economy.