Al Ramz Corporation P.J.S.C. is seeking for a Vice President Head of Legal to join our growing team. The incumbent will be responsible to uphold and protect the legal rights and responsibilities of the business and provide legal guidance and advice to management and all departments. Responsible for providing guidance on corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts, risk management, and the development of plans and policies. To review and provide expertise on all legal matters associated with Al Ramz Corporation and its subsidiaries. Will act as the expert on SCA, ADX and DFM regulations compliance and through this role provide legal advice and guidance on all related matters in coordination with Risk and Compliance Department. Develop and review legal agreements on behalf of the company. Handle all external legal engagements with stakeholders on behalf of Al Ramz and keep abreast with latest updates to UAE laws, fees, services, and legal regulations that impact the business of Al Ramz.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.
- Ensure that all agreements signed by Al Ramz legally express its rights and responsibilities; comply with current laws; and are valid through registration, recording etc. by reviewing, and providing legal opinion/ recommendation.
- Ensure compliance with statutory legal requirements and coordinate reporting of requisite information to relevant government authorities.
- Work closely with the Compliance Department as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
- Ensure no fines or legal cases are filed against Al Ramz by promoting compliance to rules, regulations, and laws in UAE.
- Act as the expert and provide advice and recommendations on all matters relating to SCA, ADX and DFM regulations.
- Keep informed and updated on all development and changes in laws, rules and regulation affecting the operations of the Company.
- Ensure that there is free circulation of information on relevant laws, policies, mandated disclosures and updates across the business.
- Direct the conduct of all litigation in which Al Ramz may be involved, including suits, investigations, and administrative proceedings.
- Advise on negotiation and dispute management with individual clients and/or organizations by applying expert knowledge in legal matters and recommending courses of action to management.
- Maintain a database of all information related to legal and ADX and DFM regulation matters and be the custodian of relevant files, contracts and legal documentations in which Al Ramz are engaged.
- Collaborate with the Board secretary to provide the Board of Directors and Management expertise and support in adhering to corporate governance principles, the Articles of Association and any other Charters guiding their operations and those of the Company.
- Work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders in the Company by overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business's integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).
- Liaise with External Auditors and Examiners from the Regulatory Authority on the scope of reviews, issues and coordinate Management responses or corrective action.
- Stay abreast of the latest development in Business Management, legal, SCA, ADX and DFM rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Mandatory to hold a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Law (preferably with specialization in Commercial Law)
- Desirable: Master's degree or a professional qualification
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in investment banking/ corporate finance advisory.
Competencies/ Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of corporate law, disclosure requirements, compliance mandates and governance best practices.
- Experienced in negotiation and dispute management
- Comprehensive knowledge of banking/brokerage practices.
- Good analytical, judgmental and interpretative skills.
- Understanding of the regulatory environment SCA, ADX and DFM rules and regulations.
- Excellent communications and presentation skills, fluent in Arabic and English
If you meet above requirements, then please send your CV (which should include your nationality and current location) to [Confidential Information]
Considering we receive high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates for interviews will be contacted.
