Legal Director - RAK Properties PJSC

Job Objective :

To provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of the business in order to protect RAKP from any potential risks and exposure whilst ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to all legal issues (e.g., litigation, complaints, claims) and manage the resolution of all disputes brought by or against RAK Properties.
• Develop and implement a legal department budget and provide supporting evidence to explain any variances.
• Investigate major and complex claims and provide proactive and reactive legal advice to all aspects of the business.
• Interpret and advise on existing and new legislation affecting the business and oversee the implementation of changes and / or dissemination of information as appropriate.
• Review and approve contracts, agreements, and all legal documentation, ensuring they are in strict compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Review progress of outstanding litigations and liaise with external lawyers, where necessary.
• Oversee registration and protection of RAK Properties' intellectual property rights (e.g., trademarks, patents, copyright, etc.).
• Work closely with Finance and HR on all customer and employee-related disputes and provide guidance in developing appropriate contracts and policies.
• Select all external legal advisors to gain perspective on different company legal matters.
• Oversee the database of all major contracts signed by RAK Properties and ensure its protection and integrity at all times.
• Keep abreast of all legislation that can affect RAKP’s business and ensure compliance accordingly.
• Lead and manage the performance of the team in line with good people management practices.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Advise and represent the company in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and others.
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, and deeds.
• Present facts in writing and verbally to the company’s clients or others and argue on its behalf.
• Conduct legal analysis and research on various legal matters of the clients or the company.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other briefing documents.
• Actively participate in preparing and drafting different contracts and legal submissions and draft authoritative legal opinions as well.
• Conduct legal research by utilizing various resources and selecting the relevant material to analyze the legal information.
• Draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies, rules, and procedures related to Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.