Assistant Manager Legal

Job Description

Position summaryWhen you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You'll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).In addition to our opportunities in audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory, we offer a variety of careers in Internal Client Services (ICS) considered essential to the growth of the Firm. Whether in Human Resources, Finance, Legal or PR, a career in ICS with Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) will give you the opportunity to join a firm undergoing rapid expansion in a region of fast-paced growth. Your role won t just put your passion for creative solutions to the test, it will provide you with an environment to grow and build a career based on excellence.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:IntegrityOutstanding value to markets and clientsCommitment to each otherStrength from cultural diversityAs an Assistant Manager in the Regional Legal department you will report directly to the Firm s internal legal counsel. You will work with different internal functions of the Firm and your primary areas of responsibilities will include:Legal Documents Review & Negotiation:Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating different types of legal documents (such as contracts, memoranda, non-disclosure agreements, governing documents of legal entities);Conducting legal research on diversity of matters that relate to the Firm s interests and business;Performing pre-litigation work to minimize risk exposure on the firm (such as drafting correspondence and warning letters) as well as monitoring and drafting status reports on litigation matters;Generally, identifying and assessing legal risks that need to be brought to the legal counsel s attention as well as recommending and implementing mitigation measures for such risksInternal Legal Support:Providing legal support to different internal functions of the Firm (Human Resources, Finance, Industry leaders and teams) as may be required;Preparing and conducting training sessions to internal functions on relevant legal matters of interest to such functions;Acting as a liaison on different internal initiatives conducted by the regional legal department and as may be required.Working with the legal counsel on developing and enhancing policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with laws and regulations across multiple Middle East jurisdictions.Leadership Capabilities:Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional lifeDevelops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassadorSeeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team resultsBuilds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholdersUnderstands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal prioritiesQualifications:Ideally possessing a minimum of 5 to 7 years experience as a legal practitioner in a law firm or in a corporate legal department. Knowledge and experience in litigation field is an added value but not mandatory. The successful candidate will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously and within strict deadlines. Some periodic travel to other Middle East countries may be required.Applicants should be bilingual (Arabic and English) with a good command of the English language (both written and spoken), and possess at a minimum the following skills and attributes:o Bachelor degree in law, Master degree is a plus;o Qualified/Admitted Attorneyo Strong organizational skills;o Strong communication skills;o Excellent problem solving skills with impeccable attention to details and ability to manage Ad-Hoc requests;

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Assistant Manager Legal