Middle East: Counsel, Consultation posted by MECS Africa

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal advice on contract law, labor law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure legal advice aligns with the company’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor for designated business units, offering ongoing support on legal issues.
• Deliver practical and actionable legal solutions for business decision-making.
• Identify potential legal risks in business operations and transactions and provide proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate legal considerations into strategic planning.
• Provide guidance on contract matters, including reviewing terms, advising on obligations, and managing disputes.
• Ensure all contract provisions comply with legal standards and support business goals.
• Conduct legal research on emerging issues, regulatory changes, and complex legal topics.
• Prepare legal memoranda to support business strategies.
• Advise on labor law issues such as employee contracts, disputes, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide legal guidance to HR and management on employment-related questions.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and IP disputes.
• Support the protection and management of the company’s intellectual property assets.
• Work closely with HR, finance, operations, and management to understand legal needs and deliver tailored counsel.
• Act as the central point of legal consultation for various departments.
• Develop and deliver legal training programs on key topics such as labor law, IP, and contract management.
• Keep internal teams informed about relevant legal changes, risks, and updates.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for specialized or complex legal matters, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of legal consultations and ensure secure documentation storage.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership on legal risks, trends, and advisory activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification in commercial law, contract law, or a related legal field is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a consultative legal role within a corporate environment or law firm.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice on contracts, labor law, and intellectual property.
• Strong background in contract law, labor law, and dispute resolution is highly preferred.