Regional Legal & Compliance Manager - Southern Middle East

The Regional Legal & Compliance Manager will be based at Bureau Veritas offices in the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi). 

He/ She will cover the Southern Middle East region, including the following countries: UAE, Oman, and Pakistan (the “Region”) 

Minimum Requirements:

• LLB or LLM in Law
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in international legal departments
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to evolve in an international and challenging environment;
• Ability to handle several tasks with pragmatism and reactivity.
• Strong team spirit and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Fluent in English and Arabic and know how to negotiate and draft contracts in both languages

Responsibilities

Legal Function

1.    Handle all legal affairs and manage legal risks within the Region, with a strong focus on reviewing proposals, offers, and contracts.

2.    Handle corporate matters for all Bureau Veritas legal entities within the Region

3.    Provide legal support for Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Ventures. 

4.    Handle litigation matters with the support of external lawyers when required and management of insurances matters in coordination with the Group Risk and Insurance Department

5.    Assist with debt collection matters

Compliance Function

6.    Coordinate with group compliance teams to align compliance objectives, processes, and goals, ensuring consistent practices across the organization

7.    Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, audits, and investigations

8.    Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters, promoting a culture of integrity, compliance, and transparency throughout the organization

9.    Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including privacy laws, international sanctions, and export control rules.