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Sales Manager in Dubai - United Arab Emirates   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal applicant should have 3 - 4 years of experience within the same field Should hold Bachelor of Business Administration Must be a Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Decision making & Leadership abilities   Benefits  Medical Insurance Paid Leaves, Travel Allowance, etc.   How to Apply: All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their CV

Dependent upon experience- plus benefits TH56636 Job description :  This is a fantastic opportunity for a Western educated law graduate, candidates whom have been exposed to internships, or those with 1-2 years in a junior role within a law setting. You will be based at the Dubai office and the role of the Case Progression Officer provides strong career growth and progression prospects for the right candidate. Our client is well established with a fantastic reputation in ensuring the highest international standards and integrity of legal practice are maintained at all times. You will be joining a large and well integrated team and reporting to the Legal Manager.     The role involves the successful incumbent to be the first point of contact for all queries from those at the initial stages of their case to clients finalising any judgments. You will ensure that all documents are requested, updated and filed appropriately and all information, including the opening of new cases, are to be entered onto the case management system. There are strict internal timescales and KPIs involved with all clients and it is the responsibility of the Case Progression Officer to monitor these deadlines effectively to ensure all are adhered to and reporting to the Senior Management are completed on a regular basis. The role will also ensure that you coordinate with all parties involved including senior lawyers and law firm partners.    Qualifications and  experience:  It is essential that candidates applying for this role have a law degree or LLB from a Western institution and have English as their native language. Law graduates with minimal experience in the law industry will also be considered, as those with a very strong administrative skill set and a customer service approach will be a great addition for this fantastic role. You also will have a professional manner and appearance and be able to work well under pressure in a demanding and exciting environment. please send your CV  to the given email id  quoting the reference number TH56636

Dependent upon experience- plus benefits TH56641   Job Description: The role of Legal Administrator requires candidates to have a minimum of an LLB degree as you will be heavily involved with clients and their individual cases on an ongoing basis. This will obviously include document management, the opening of new cases, updating the case management system and responding to general queries via telephone and email. Working closely with the senior team it will also be your responsibility to ensure feedback on bottlenecks in workload and time management are well noted in advance, as there are strict KPIs involved in terms of case and client management. The role will also ensure that you coordinate with all parties involved in each case.   Qualifications and Experience :  Based at the corporate office in Dubai, this role provides fantastic growth opportunities and the chance to expand your legal network prospects for the right candidate.  It is essential that candidates applying for this role have an LLB from a Western institution and English as their native language.   Law graduates with 1 years’ experience in the law industry at a junior level will also be considered, as will those with a very strong administrative skill set and a customer service approach. In addition you will possess a professional manner and appearance and be able to work well under pressure in a demanding and exciting environment.   Send your CV  to the given email id  quoting the reference number  TH56641  

Industry: Food & Packaged Food Career: Mid Career Job Location: Dubai Salary: Unspecified Experience: 2 - 5 Years Job Type: Full Time Gender: Female     Description  To provide high quality legal advice and documentation and ensure compliance with core processes and procedures  Provide and draft documentation relating to corporate and legal Matters such as memorandum of association, legal notices and power of Attorneys  Play the role of company’s representative with the Legal Consultancy Office for any Court and legal cases and arrange the attendance of lawyers at court  Represent the Company at the UAE Authorities such as the public prosecution, Police Stations, and Ministry of Labor, Tawafuq..etc.  Drafting and development of Service agreements, contracts and commercial arrangements/Deals.  Responsible to Open, Follow up, close cases related to cash collections and Financial claims with clients and corporates inside and outside UAE  Reviewing the contracts, agreements and ensure their compliance with applicable law to protect the best interest of the company.  Reviewing and negotiating contracts that allow the company to function such as employment Contracts or credit agreements with banks…  To advise on/implement corporate governance, compliance and risk matters  Prepare tender documentation and sourcing suppliers from commercial service frameworks.  Governance, regulatory issues and assist in the oversight and supervision of the Group and subsidiary companies’ transactions and compliance.  Provide accurate and timely advice to all areas of the organization on generic and complex legal matters  Reviewing and negotiating contracts related to everyday operations such as with vendors and suppliers as well as clients and customersه

URGENT HIRING: LEGAL RESEARCHER: Graduated of Bachelor’s Degree in Law with or without UAE experience. Required nationality is Arabic, proficient in reading and writing in Arabic and English. Should have UAE driving license and can join immediately.  

Job Title:   Expo 2020 Internship Program (UAE Nationals) Company Name: Expo 2020 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About Expo 2020 Internship Program: The Expo 2020 Internship Program is considered as an apt framework to engage youth, cascade industrial know how, provide high exposure to event operations, inspire career selection, gain youth prospective, harvest innovation and foster events’ related competencies for future employability, while contributing to work experience for graduation. Internships can fast track recruitment and impact Emiratization should the intern and be employed.   Opportunity Responsibilities Expo2020 is a unique event organization tasked to host the next World Expo in 2020. This event is intended to be transformational for UAE, the Region and the Planet. The purpose of Expo’s are educational and social, showcasing innovation and solutions for the purpose of education and improving the lives of people around the world   The role of the Intern is to commit to learn about the assigned departments/divisions within Expo2020 during the period of the internship, and gain work experience through the project‘s exposure in order to acquire knowledge, skills and capabilities for work readiness, and gain knowledge about mega events’ knowhow and the making of Expo2020.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The internship program is designed on the core understanding of the purpose and to the benefit of the student and Expo 2020; The selection rotates around "National" undergrads; motivation, relevant field and successful convincing the hosting department during the interviews; The content of the program dictates concrete objectives: gain industry knowledge, Expo 2020 offering, the department purpose and express tangible deliverable besides contribution of idea or process improvement; At the end of the program, the intern is to provide 15 mins presentation, receive recommendation letter and if suitable, an offer letter to joining after graduation along a token of 3000 AED in form of Expo's appreciation.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  In last year of the course of Bachelor or Diploma degree from an accredited university in one of the industry relevant disciplines e.g. Finance, Marketing and Communications, Real Estate and Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Event Operations, Procurement, Organizational Development, Business and Business Administration, Law, Human Resources, other; Good written and verbal communication skills, Effective, Presentation skills, Demonstrated ability to cope with changing environments, Planning and Organizational Skills, Quality and Detail Orientation; Ability to interface with various stakeholders at different levels; A positive, “can-do” attitude, Fit the Expo 2020 values/culture; Motivated to learn, contribute and achieve.

Job Title:  Associate - Construction Company Name: Clyde & Co Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Associate – Construction will join our award winning regional construction team based in Dubai. The firm's renowned construction dispute resolution ability means that we are well-equipped to handle litigation and transactional work with ease. Most of the projects are on a large scale and have a high profile within the local and international construction market.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Tasked with managing a caseload of mainly contentious construction matters Assisting Partners with advisory work during project construction phase The Associate – Construction will be drafting and assisting with the negotiating a wide variety of building/ engineering contracts Providing advice on warranties, guarantees and appointment documentation Assisting Partners in delegation of work to and supervision of juniors in team Working closely with clients and continually developing the aptitude to foster long term client relationships Active participation in practice group business development   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   The Associate – Construction should have a strong academic background and training from a recognised international firm/practice; Three years of construction experience gained at a reputable law firm with a strong reputation in the field of construction litigation; Proven ability and willingness to work on both contentious and non-contentious matters is essential; Regional experience with a focus on UAE matters is necessary; however candidates based outside the region with previous Middle East experience should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of international arbitration; Proven track record in taking a lead role in complex and high $ value litigation; A real interest in marketing/business development and the ability to foster long term relationships; Willingness to assume responsibility and take a pro-active and commercial approach to issues; Genuine interest in marketing/ business development; An ability to work in a team and autonomously; Pro-active and commercial approach; and Drive, enthusiasm and flexibility.

Job Title:  AML Lawyer Company Name: Dentons Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About Dentons: Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work   Job Summary: The AML Lawyer will support the EMEA AML Manager and Global Head of AML/CDD to advise, design and implement effective controls and policies to ensure the firm and its staff comply with applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, international financial sanctions and professional conduct rules and best practice in relation to new business intake processes.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Keeping up to date with applicable AML laws and regulations globally and advising on how these changes affect the Firm and its processes Advising on the application of international financial sanctions and obtaining licences Handling all types of CDD and client care issues with minimal supervision Handling complex matter opening issues including taking into account local legal requirements (as applicable) Tasked with reviewing and drafting documents including engagement letters, client terms and NDAs Assisting with the review and approval of all new matters and clients Assisting with basic data protection queries Assisting with regulatory AML audits Advising on complex inter-office working arrangements Understanding the relevant rules regarding billing and seek tax advice where necessary Drafting, maintaining and implementing AML policies and procedures Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing. Assisting with AML investigations and reporting Suspicious Activity Reports Develop internal AML awareness and establish effective training programmes Assists on projects supporting the EMEA AML Manager and the Global Head of AML/CDD   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   Keeping up to date with applicable AML laws and regulations globally and advising on how these changes affect the Firm and its processes The AML Lawyer should have experience in advising on the application of international financial sanctions and obtaining licences Handling all types of CDD and client care issues with minimal supervision Handling complex matter opening issues including taking into account local legal requirements (as applicable) Reviewing and drafting documents including engagement letters, client terms and NDAs Assisting with the review and approval of all new matters and clients Assisting with basic data protection queries Skilled in assisting with regulatory AML audits Advising on complex inter-office working arrangements Understanding the relevant rules regarding billing and seek tax advice where necessary Drafting, maintaining and implementing AML policies and procedures Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing. Assisting with AML investigations and reporting Suspicious Activity Reports Develop internal AML awareness and establish effective training programmes Assists on projects supporting the EMEA AML Manager and the Global Head of AML/CDD Language Capabilities: We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.

Job Title:  Senior Associate Company Name: Al Tamimi & Company Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About Client: We are currently looking for a Senior Associate to join our healthcare team based in the Maze tower.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience:    The Senior Associate should have the following skills and experience 12+ PQE Healthcare/ transactional experience Ability to develop contacts with healthcare investors in the region Common law qualified & trained UAE experience preferred English fluency  

Job Title:  Corporate Counsel Company Name: Amazon Middle East and NA FZ Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Corporate Counsel will serve as the primary lawyer responsible for counseling the business on a broad range of real estate, operations, commercial and regulatory matters. You will work directly with the business, serving as lead counsel on strategic deals, providing day-to-day advice, resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. Primary duties include developing strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways, and you will build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly. In addition to structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial transactions and business structures, you will help resolve issues that arise in commercial relationships. You will be advising the business on a wide range of issues, working with: PR, Public Policy, Real Estate, Environmental Health and Safety, Operations and Trade Compliance teams to structure, negotiate and draft general business transactions and drive policy change and improvement across the business. This position will be located in the Dubai. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should have a strong academic credentials including a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from a leading university and/or law school is required 4+ years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm) as a transactional attorney, preferably with some portion of that experience in technology and commercial transactions Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization A mix of corporate law firm and in-house experience Hands-on project management experience, including excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environment Team player and consensus builder with great people skills and a good sense of humor who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and business clients at all levels throughout the organization Strong analytical and computer skills Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor Strong leadership skills Has relentlessly high standards Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution, responding openly and flexibly to change Experience in crisis management and response Business acumen combined with ability to identify optimal solutions, including novel, creative and innovative solutions to complex issues Some trade or product compliance experience Arabic language skills is not required but is a plus

Job Title:  Associate Counsel Company Name: VISA  Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Associate Counsel will provide legal services within Visa’s CEMEA region with particular focus on supporting senior legal counsel in CEMEA countries, to enable the organisation to operate within applicable legal and regulatory parameters   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Advising Visa of legal requirements for the relevant jurisdictions, managing advice from external counsel where appropriate; Acting as regional contact for the preparation and negotiation of marketing support including Olympics and FIFA sponsorships as well as in market sponsorships and media campaigns, and company /commercial agreements; Providing support to the Sourcing team in the preparation and negotiation of contracts with suppliers and managing Visa’s internal approval processes; The Associate Counsel will be advising on arrangements with strategic commercial partners for product initiatives and other arrangements including drafting and negotiating relevant agreements; Supporting Visa Inc’s subsidiaries within the region with respect to governmental filings and compliance requirements and advising on proposals for new entities or changes to existing entities; Providing legal advice to local HR teams on policy issues and employee relations; Assisting local staff with approval of internal and external communications and presentations. Strategic Nature, Management Accountability & Scope: As part of the legal team actively participate in developing strategies, objectives, policies and programmes. Take a strong role and assist in developing initiatives to improve legal service. Proactively move strategic thinking to operational concept and tactical deployment of service. Proactively work with global, regional and functional colleagues on deployment of projects and developments. As part of the team, actively participate in developing policies and processes to meet business objectives. Support change in the function to ensure that it delivers value to Decision Making & Complexity Work with global teams, in particular functional and other regions, to ensure effective matrix management of assigned business divisions The Associate Counsel will advise on local matters whilst seeking to ensure legal and business objectives are effectively implemented Manage assigned business divisions within complex geographical legislative environment   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold a Law degree minimum requirement Minimum 3-5 years PQE Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal English Excellent organisation skills Experience working in a US Multinational/ highly matrix organisation is preferred Experience in payment industry advantageous (but not essential) A working knowledge of Arabic and/or French language is an advantage

Job Title:  Legal Counsel Company Name: Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd. (Borouge Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The Legal Counsel will be part of the Corporate Governance function and is responsible to resolve simple to medium complex legal matters related to the company, including: Counseling on commercial legal matters of the company with the aim to support business dealings whilst mitigating the legal risk to the company. Counseling on corporate legal matters in the Middle East to enable the company to operate in compliance with legal requirements whilst meeting business needs. Supporting Corporate Governance Matters with the aim that company complies with JV agreements and other corporate governance documents. Counseling on other legal matters within the responsibility and expertise of the Legal Department to enable the company to comply with statutory legal obligations and mitigate the risk to the company. Supporting Legal Compliance activities in the Middle East. Where required, the job holder may also be asked to provide legal support to the company's other business in the Middle East.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate must possess the following: University Degree in Law from a reputable university; Masters degree in law desired Bar Admission Bilingual Specialist expertise in a wide area of law and commercial practices, including, Contract and Commercial Law of the UAE and wider middle eastern region Company and Foreign Investment Law of the Middle EastLabour law At least five years of experience gained within a law firm or as in-house lawyer of a MNC At least two years of work experience in the GGC, preferably the UAE. Experience in EPC contracting and contracting for large projects desired Ability to influence key decision maker within and outside the Company Ability to prioritize tasks and focus on high risk areas Ability to work independently in the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of transactional documents on a broad range of routine to complex transactions Problem solving skills: Identify, analyse and provide solutions to complex problems, taking into account company policies and processes, legal requirements, risks and the company’s objectives. Good judgment:  being able to understand and assess different views and priorities, and provide acceptable solutions; Ability to conduct complex legal research; Excellent oral and written communications skills Microsoft Office Applications knowhow

Job Title:  Corporate Paralegal Company Name:   Charterhouse Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Salary: AED 20,000 - 25,000 Plus Benefits   About Client: Charterhouse is working with a global law firm who have a fantastic reputation across the world. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Paralegal with UAE knowledge in a range of corporate matters.   Job Summary:  The Corporate Paralegal will involve supporting a number of fee earners on all corporate matters. You will be responsible for preparing and drafting legal correspondence, such as application forms, POA's, memorandum and articles of association, as well as board and shareholder resolutions.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The successful candidate should have UAE market experience and currently be based in the country. Two years’ experience at an international law firm in a corporate team. A strong background in other areas of law would also be considered coming from a reputable firm.   When uploading your CV please ensure it is less than 2MB in size and saved in a Word format. All CV's are treated with the strictest confidentiality and will not be forwarded without your prior permission. We require 14 working days to respond to your application, if you are not contacted by this time you have not been shortlisted for the position.

Job Title:  Paralegal - BESIX Concessions & Assets Company Name: Besix Group Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About Besix Group: Established in 1909, Besix Group is Belgian contracting company with presence in 4 continents, 12,500 employees and a turnover above 2Billion Euros. For more than 50 years, the Group has been active in the Middle East. Within the Group, BESIX Concessions and Assets is a business unit specialized in developing & implementing full lifecycle infrastructure solutions for Public and Private Entities. Its activities are heavily relying on financial, technical, legal and commercial in-house expertise. The Concessions and Assets has under management several companies and is actively working to develop more.   Job Summary: The Paralegal - BESIX Concessions & Assets will join a small but dynamic team, giving him/her space to take initiatives and getting the opportunity to bring his/her knowledge and expertise to the current team organization.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Assist or take-over from Legal Manager various legal & administrative tasks: Draft and ensure execution of all legal documents related to the incorporation of a company (MOU/MOA/AOA/POAs//Board resolution…); Draft, review or implement remarks on contracts and other agreements (MOU, JDA, Term Sheet, NDA, …) in support of business and partnership developments; Ensure proper Group Corporate Housekeeping through database, monthly reporting, ad-hoc reports,…; Translate or organize translation of legal documents in Arabic-English / English-Arabic; Support subsidiaries with advice and legal topics; Prepare Request for Proposals for execution of projects by the business unit or its subsidiaries; Issue and follow-up on Request for Proposals for advisory services (legal, financial and technical); Assist in the bid preparation activities from a legal perspective, in collaboration with the Bid Management team; Follow-up on meeting condition precedent and condition subsequent of credit facility agreements; Take notes in various meetings led by team members; Record and follow up external advisors invoicing and payments.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Paralegal - BESIX Concessions & Assets must hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Business Law with 3-5 years of relevant experience Excellent drafting and oral communication skills; Good clerical and administrative skills; Self-disciplined, detailed and patient; Ability to handle pressure well, and understand the importance of deadlines; English is a must – Arabic is an advantage.

Job Title:  Data Privacy Officer Company Name: Hala Group Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Data Privacy Officer will administer Hala Group’s information assets in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), privacy, legal, and policy obligations. To define and lead dotted-line reports in the creation of processes and documentation required in order to ensure Hala Data privacy practices are compliant & meet global best practices standards. The position will support the realization of the goals set out in the governance roadmap, while providing the business clear guidance on policy & regulation compliance in keeping with guidelines and policies established by the EAG Ethics & Compliance Office.   Data Privacy Officer Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Accountable for overseeing the life cycle of Hala data assets. The Data Privacy Officer defines and implements policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation and administrative management of all Hala data and related processes — including the intake, storage, processing, encryption, and transmission of data to internal & external systems. Accountable for creating and updating Hala data asset documentation including Data Requirements, Metadata Definition, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Acquisition, Entry, Data Curation, Governance, and Compliance. Accountable for creating and implementing data retention and deletion requirements consistent with EAG internal policies and relevant laws. Responsible for defining a single set of procedures for requesting access to sensitive elements of organizational and customer data and document these data access request procedures. Accountable for creating and maintaining a data inventory and contribute to the centrally maintained data inventory. The Data Privacy Officer has the following authority to apply resources, make decisions and grant approvals (within limits set by existing EAG data privacy and information security polices) to: a.Shape policy on who shall have access to institutional data and develop procedures for requesting access to such data. b.Approve or decline data access requests according to policy. c.Develop procedures for the creation, collection and consumption of the data they steward. d.In collaboration with the enterprise colleagues, establish data standards. e.Act as a liaison between business users, Corp IT, architects and vendors in order to translate business data governance requirements into technical or project requirements. Write sections of business cases pertaining to concerning data assets. Data Privacy: Accountable for enforcing privacy, contractual, and regulatory controls in all processes. Ensure that data decisions are communicated and business users understand impacts of the decisions to their lines of business. Act as the data privacy focal for the EAG Ethics & Compliance Office across Hala teams, providing support, advice and guidance as required. Coordinate efforts within Hala to keep its section of EAG’s register of (personal) data accurate and up to date. Identify privacy risks and work with business owners Ethics & Compliance to resolve them. Conduct, or support business process owners to conduct, Privacy Impact Assessments as needed and in keeping with EAG’s guidelines on the subject. Provide data for various audits. Respond to regulatory or auditor requests concerning: privacy, legal, and regulatory issues; metadata, data assets, and related processes. Accountable for establishing a Hala Data Privacy Framework that is auditable and meets global best practices standards.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Hala Group Data Privacy Officer must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Computer & Network Security, Management Consulting, Legal, Process Management, or related disciplines. Pragmatic and applied rather than theoretical mind-set. Three years of experience with at least 1 years working in a data governance or privacy role. Proven history of creating data standards, determining business data requirements, and business rules.

Job Title:  Summer Internship Program - UAE Nationals Company Name: American International Group, Inc. (AIG) Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About AIG: American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Founded in 1919, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement products, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.   About AIG Summer Internship Program: Joining the AIG Summer Internship Program is a great way to enhance your business acumen and gain insight into our industry. Summer interns are placed into meaningful and influential roles that have an immediate and integral impact on the business. The Summer Internship Program lasts approximately 10 weeks and is targeted to students entering or already are in the final year of their undergraduate or graduate education.  After initial orientation, summer interns will join one of our business lines, each of which offers a unique opportunity to obtain core technical knowledge and professional skills in a diverse and global environment. In addition to the experience acquired on the job, summer interns have the opportunity to learn directly from senior management and participate in webinars, discussion forums, and networking receptions. Summer interns establish goals with their managers during the first week, and the goals are measured at the mid and end points of the summer.  Successful summer interns may be considered for full-time analyst positions to begin summer of 2019.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Minimum grade point average of 3.2 (unofficial transcript required upon application) Fluency in English and Arabic is a must Bachelors or Master’s degree, or candidate for Bachelors or Master’s degree to be received no later than January 2019 Preferred areas of academic focus: math, science, risk management / insurance, literature, liberal arts, languages, engineering, finance, accounts, legal. AIG seeks candidates who have demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, possess strong analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills, and are enthusiastic about and committed to the insurance industry. The ideal candidates will be bold thinkers with an entrepreneurial bent, and will possess a powerful blend of IQ (technical skills, consistent learning, statistical & financial acumen) and EQ (adaptive communication, empathy, listening skills, challenging with humility) We also look for a diverse background of experience, culture, and thought.  Successful candidates typically have a global perspective and a record of successful teamwork.

Job Title:  Associate – Financial Services Company Name:  Clyde & Co Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About Associate – Financial Services: Our Dubai-based Financial Services team provides a wide range of corporate, commercial and regulatory work focusing on the financial services market in the United Arab Emirates and the wider GCC region. Our team acts for: Insurance and reinsurance: acting for (re)insurers, brokers, third party administrators and insurance consultants); Wealth management: acting for investment platforms, asset managers, funds, issuers of financial products, financial advisors and FinTech companies; and Regulators: advising on the development and implementation of new regulations for the insurance and financial services sectors.   Our team is recognised as the market leader for its work in the insurance and reinsurance sector. As one of the few teams specialising on this rapidly developing sector in the region, we are at the forefront of the developments in the market. We have: Acted for more insurance sector players establishing in the DIFC than any other firm; Advised on the largest and most complex M&A transactions for insurers in the region; Advised on the largest bancassurance transactions in the region. As an emerging market, the scope and breadth of the work available is vast, fast-moving and provides a wide variety of interesting and challenging work.    Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The establishment and licensing of new entities across the GCC (including in the DIFC, ADGM and QFC); Registration of financial and insurance products for distribution in the UAE; M&A transactions, including assisting with obtaining the relevant regulatory permissions for such transactions; The establishment and licensing of distribution arrangements, including drafting bancassurance agreements and terms of business agreements with insurance brokers and financial advisors; The development of new insurance and wealth management products; Providing regulatory advice in relation to the day-to-day operations of our clients covering  issues such as anti-money laundering, anti-bribery & corruption, conduct of business, change of control, authorisation of individuals to conduct regulated functions etc. Assisting clients in responding to queries and investigations by regulators and in relation to internal investigations.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must have a strong academic background, including a minimum of a 2:1 at a reputable university; Legal training and post qualification experience gained at a reputable law firm with a strong reputation in the field of corporate insurance; 1 – 3 years post-qualification experience working on a range of financial services and regulatory matters with elements of Corporate and Commercial law with a focus on the the insurance and reinsurance sector or the wider financial services sector; Experience of (or an understanding of) working with the specialist financial free zones – e.g. QFC, DIFC; and ADGM or with similar regulators outside of the region (e.g. the UK FCA and PRA); Proven and strong drafting skills; Arabic language skills (not essential); A genuine interest in developing their long term career with a leading financial services practice in the Middle East; drive, enthusiasm and flexibility; The ability to work well as part of a team as well as working well autonomously; and broad commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial nature.

Job Title:  Legal & Admin Assistant Arabic speaking Company Name: Swisslinx Middle East Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Supporting the Head of Legal, your responsibilities will include: Undertaking assignments as instructed by the Head of Legal General administration duties; preparation of management reports, legal advice documents and case summary for litigation etc. Assisting the company in procurements, leasing, corporate governance etc. Booking travel (tickets, hotels, etc) for the Head of Legal   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree Previous experience providing assistance to a lawyer or head of legal Fluent English AND Arabic Based in the UAE

Job Title:  Associate Legal Counsel Company Name: Procter & Gamble (P &G) Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)   About Procter & Gamble (P &G): For over 175 years, Procter & Gamble has created some of the world’s most successful brands, including Ariel®, Tide®, Pantene®, Pampers®, and Gillette®. We believe in serving the consumer and ensuring our organization, talent and brand building reflects the diversity and needs of the approximate 5 billion people around the world we serve through our brands. We value leadership as well as mastery and offer fulfilling career opportunities that make us an unbeatable force in our industry.   Job Summary: The Associate Legal Counsel will provide advice on a breadth of legal topics to the business across the geographic area of the Arabian Peninsula (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Yemen), supporting the Selling & Marketing Organization and especially the HR function. The role is based in P&G’s regional office in Dubai.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   General legal support across multiple legal entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Support the HR, Sales, Marketing, and Finance organizations in the respective activities. Drafting recommendations for clients across the business, which includes contracts, labor issues, anti-trust, pricing, promotional activities, consumer protection, and stewardship. Advising on corporate compliance – FCPA, local laws, and company policies. Advising on privacy, cybersecurity, and IT laws and policies. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including distribution (key focus area), purchase, promotions, talent, media, IP, and agency agreements. Managing outside counsel on litigation; focus on brand protection, IP, customs, and labor matters. Manage corporate secretarial duties. Deliver trainings on anti-bribery, anti-trust, privacy, digital, marketing, IP, labor laws and policies across the organization and plants. Work on strategic projects as part a cross-functional project team. Keeps up to date on relevant changes in laws, with occasional external engagement.   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must be a qualified lawyer with 1-4 years PQE working experience Must be qualified as a lawyer in at least one jurisdiction A corporate/commercial background In-house corporate experience Fluent in English (written and spoken) Fluent in Arabic (written and spoken) Analytical skills Problem solving and solutions oriented mindset especially during issues Communication skills and ability to work in teams and under pressure Ability to manage sites remotely   Note: Experience is not required for LLM degree holders.

Job Title:  Administrative Officer - Legal & Governance Company Name: Mubadala Development Company Enterprise Location: Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates (UAE)   Job Summary: The Administrative Officer - Legal & Governance will be an active member of support team, ensuring the delivery of accurate and efficient administrative support to the members of the Legal Unit with dedicated support to the Senior Legal & General Counsel to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Legal Unit.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Word processing, including document creation, mark-ups/changes, document completion and administrative drafting (cover letters, memos, etc.) Maintain the filing system for the Legal & Compliance Unit (manual and electronic) to ensure effective storage and quick retrieval Provide diary management support by making all arrangements for meetings as instructed and communicate efficiently with all parties Make travel arrangements for the members of the Legal & Compliance Unit including ticketing, transportation and accommodation Provide administrative assistance to the members of the Legal & Compliance Unit as required, including photocopying, scanning, oracle requests, email account maintenance and other specific tasks, as directed Maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality and discretion; demonstrate an appreciation for the delicacy of material and knowledge they may be exposed to whilst completing routine tasks Prioritize, focus and plan the multiple priorities which will be assigned from the members of the Legal & Compliance Unit to ensure all work is completed in an accurate and timely fashion Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of legal administration systems, processes and practices taking into account best practice, improvement of legal administration processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet requirements, policies and standards   Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related field Two years of relevant experience in a professional services company with preference given to prior legal experience Advanced Communication skills Has knowledge of best practice customer service, including quality and timeliness of service Has knowledge of standard administrative and secretarial procedures and responsibilities including document creation and management, inventory management and team work Can demonstrate advanced skills operating relevant administrative software (e.g. Word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation programs, and other business specific software)