Legal Officer - UAE Back Office -GCC Experience
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Job Description
Job main scope:
The Legal Officer will be required to provide comprehensive legal support across our group of companies. The candidate will work out of Cairo office managing legal affairs of Site Technology Group. This role requires extensive knowledge of Gulf region laws and regulations as well as previous work experience in the GCC countries. The position is based in Cairo serving branches Site Technology portfolio companies in KSA UAE Egypt and Qatar.
Minimum required educational level: Low degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum required experience: 48 years of experience in a legal department
Prerequisite skills & training:
- Law degree from an accredited institution; advanced degree or bar qualification in a Gulf country is a plus
- Minimum of 8 years of legal experience with at least 5 years working in the Gulf region (UAE Saudi Arabia and Qatar)
- Indepth knowledge of laws and regulations in Abu Dhabi Dubai Riyadh and Doha
- Excellent command of English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a remote setting.
Key Competencies:
- Legal Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of Gulf region legal systems and practices
- Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to navigate cultural nuances in business and legal contexts across different Gulf countries
- Remote Work Proficiency: Demonstrated capability to manage legal affairs effectively in a remote setting
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle diverse legal issues across multiple jurisdictions
- Technological Aptitude: Proficiency in using digital tools for legal research document management and remote collaboration
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align legal strategies with business objectives across different markets
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural remote environment.
- Experience in technology or IT services industry is preferred.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones.
- Strong digital literacy and familiarity with remote collaboration tools.
- Ability to travel to KSA UAE and/or Qatar when required.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
