Legal Expert

Job Objective:

To provide technical legal advice, review cases, conduct case law research, gather information and draft final legal documents, and help Legal Affairs Office Director when requested.

Functional Role:

o Support the provision of legal advice to colleagues on the topics of legislation and policy development, ensure consistency of decisions/advice around legislation
o Research leading developments in UAE and Abu Dhabi applicable legislation and advice on impact on Ma’an
o Deliver advice to colleagues around interpretations of new and existing laws
o Provide informal professional and technical guidance to the legal office team and review their work for accuracy/quality as required
o Prepare, as needed, administrative decisions issued by the Director General
o Prepare, review and evaluate legal documents, contracts, terms and specifications, partnership agreements...etc. to ensure compliance with the law and regulations, and supporting Ma’an’s Sectors and offices in assessing contract risks and negotiations with external parties...etc
o Review Ma’an Draft legislations, contracts , agreements, MoUs, administrative decisions, Request for Proposals and Request of Quotations before their approval/submission and submit them before the Director for approval
o Manage the legal risk and compliance assessment and preparation of legal risk register
o Prepare action plans based on the assessment of legal risk and compliance findings
o Maintain the legislation and decree depositary of all legal documents for Ma’an (e.g. legislation, decrees, contracts, MOUs, committees, etc.) using approved electronic systems, where available
o Perform other tasks as requested by the Director , and supporting legal knowledge transfer for Legal Affairs Office team.

Qualification:

University Degree in a relevant field or equivalent, preferably holds a Master’s degree.

Experience:

Experience of at least 6 years in a relevant field, preferably in the social sector