Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel, MENA (based in KSA)Job DescriptionExciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join dynamic legal team in JLL MENA as its in-house legal counsel and contribute to the company rapid growth in the Middle East.
You will work as in-house lawyer for our business activities in the Middle East working closely with the business and company stakeholders to ensure timely and professional level of support in managing legal activities.
**RESPONSIBILITIES include**:
Provide full-scale day-to-day operational legal support for all legal affairs within JLL MENA/MEA business (contractual, corporate, labor, litigation).
Prepare and review contracts and negotiate independently with clients and contractors (service agreements, construction agreements, agency agreements, facility management agreements, lease agreements, supplier agreements, etc.)
Provide assistance to Head of Legal MENA/MEA on corporate matters related to the region including incorporation/liquidation of legal entities, amendments to the constitutional documents, resolutions, etc.
Independently review, interpret, evaluate, and analyse relevant laws and regulations and provide updates on critical legal changes to Head of Legal MENA/MEA.
Provide legal advice to business and company stakeholders on regulatory matters relating to operation of the company.
Ensure the company’s operations and legal documents are prepared in compliance with JLL practices, policies and applicable laws.
Assist and handle insurance, license related matters, claims and disputes involving the company.
Coordinate, analyse and manage work with the external legal counsel(s) and liaise with the wider region and EMEA when required.
Provide assistance to Head of Legal MENA/MEA in developing local polices and adopting global policies for the region.
Provide any other support on as-needed basis to Head of Legal MENA/MEA.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
law degree from leading law schools in KSA;
Five (5+) years of post-degree work experience, preferably in multicultural environment.
Past work experience in an international law firm in real estate practice, construction or real estate consulting will be strong advantage.
Proficiency in oral and written Arabic and English is mandatory.
High level of integrity, good communication skills and team oriented.
The individual should be senior level professional with good commercial thinking and business judgment, strategic and tactical implementation of company business goals, high level of responsibility, initiative and ability to assume independent role in managing with a ‘can-do’ attitude, exceptional level of ethics.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.