Overview
Head of Legal Compliance Jobs in Dubai, UAE/Dubai at Caliberly
- Legal Leadership:
Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management, advising on all aspects of corporate law, M&A, regulatory compliance, governance, and commercial agreements. - Corporate Governance:
Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks across operations globally, ensuring compliance with regional and international legal requirements. - Mergers & Acquisitions:
Lead the legal strategy for M&A activities, providing expert advice on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. - Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure that the companys operations adhere to all relevant regulations, particularly in Africa and emerging markets. - Risk Management:
Mitigate legal risks through effective contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory permitting, and proactive management of legal disputes.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
Foster strong relationships with internal teams (operations, HR, finance) and external stakeholders (regulatory bodies, local authorities) to facilitate business objectives. - Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor the global legal team, focusing on talent development and capacity building to meet organizational goals. - ESG and Permitting:
Collaborate on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) audits and ensure timely acquisition of operational permits for global projects. - Cross-Jurisdictional Expertise:
Provide legal support for multi-jurisdictional restructuring and corporate governance initiatives, particularly in Africa.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 15+ years of experience in corporate law, commercial law, M&A, regulatory compliance, and governance, preferably in multinational companies with a focus on Africa and emerging markets.
- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) and a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Qualified as a solicitor or attorney in a relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong background in contract negotiation, corporate governance, regulatory permitting, and team leadership.
- Proven ability to manage complex legal landscapes, advise on large-scale transactions, and build high-performing legal teams.
- Fluent in both French and English.
- Significant experience working in Africa and emerging markets.
- Demonstrated expertise in the mining, infrastructure, or energy sectors is a plus.
- Experience handling multi-jurisdictional legal issues and managing cross-functional teams.
- Leading legal teams through successful M&A deals, corporate restructuring, and major international commercial transactions.
- Experience with ESG audits and developing action plans based on audit findings.
- Building and expanding legal teams in emerging markets, with a focus on skills transfer and mentorship.
Key Skills Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Law,p>
Contract Negotiation & Drafting, Ethics & Compliance, Team leadership & Mentorship
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Title: Head of Legal Compliance
Company: Caliberly
Location: Dubai, UAE/Dubai
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