In-House Lawyer | 20 hours per week ID-5763

January 4, 2025

A recruiter’s client is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join their team on a part time basis, this role reports into the Managing Director. The hours for this role are either three full days per week or four hours per day, five days a week. In this role you will play an integral part in our clients’ continued development and support the on-going business and growth agenda for the region. You will be expected to work simultaneously on a variety of projects and activities while engaging in all departments and should possess the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including the Board of Directors. Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not, this role is not open to candidates who do not currently reside here.

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Description:

Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements to support core business activities
Advising business units on legal risk management associated with core business activities
Coordinating the registration of intellectual property rights including, but not limited to, patents, trademarks, copyrights, licenses and know-how. Interacting with the other departments within the company to ensure that transactions, contracts and policies are compliant with legal, regulatory and, generally, corporate policies
When authorized, coordinating with and managing external counsel; inclusive of discussing and negotiating scope of work, engagement letters, fee structures and managing deliverables
Maintaining corporate legal agreements, supporting documents, share registers, contracts, Directors and Committee member registers and other documents as required
Acting as the liaison between the management, the Board and various Board mandated committees
Coordinate the scheduling of board meetings, including distribution of Board documents/packages and recording minutes of meetings, drafting and circulating resolutions as required and consistent with best practices of corporate governance
Advising the Board on the best industry practice with respect to corporate governance
Establishing systems and procedures which ensure accurate and up to date record keeping and corporate filings for all group entities

Criteria:

5+ years’ general legal experience is required
Legal experience in the financial services sector would be an advantage, however it isn’t essential
Accreditation by a law society or bar association
Articulate, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Strong legal research and drafting skills
Diplomacy, tact and discretion and the ability to influence and advocate both within the company and when dealing with third parties
Highly organized, with strong process orientation; results orientated and team player
Hands on approach to legal and company secretary matters and responsibilities
Ability to act autonomously and under pressure
A law degree is essential, from a leading legal jurisdiction like the UK or US would be an advantage
Fluent Arabic would be an advantage but is not essential
Must currently reside in the UAE

In-House Lawyer | 20 hours per week ID-5763

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

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3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

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5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

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In-House Lawyer | 20 hours per week ID-5763

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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