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Calvin James Recruitment

Senior Legal Counsel

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Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, distributor, licensing, and partnership agreements.
  • Provide counsel on corporate governance, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, and other corporate matters.
  • Oversee and advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks and brand protection.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant retail and consumer protection laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity requirements and work closely with compliance teams to implement necessary safeguards.
  • Identify, assess, and manage legal risks related to product liability, advertising, marketing, and customer protection.
  • Manage and resolve disputes, including handling pre-litigation negotiations and overseeing litigation when necessary.
  • Partner with business units, including sales, marketing, and procurement, to provide practical and actionable legal advice.
  • Develop and conduct training programs for internal teams on legal topics, including contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Support the legal team by providing mentorship to junior counsels, paralegals, and other legal staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Law degree from an accredited university; LLM or other advanced legal qualifications are a plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in the retail, luxury, or consumer goods sectors.
  • Expertise in commercial contracts, corporate law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and data privacy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise manner.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required; additional languages are an asset.

More Info

Industry:Other

Function:Legal

Job Type:Permanent Job

Date Posted: 23/11/2024

Job ID: 101244399

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Last Updated: 25-11-2024 06:28:36 PM