Contribute to the development and refinement of the Vision, Mission and Strategy of the organization.
Develop the operational plan and budget for Legal department as well as performance objectives and continuously monitor progress towards realization of objectives.
Provide input on needed Legal department?s organization and resources to effectively implement operations and reach objectives.
Develop Legal department processes and procedures in compliance with policies, clarifying roles and responsibilities.
Develop and implement control systems, measure and report compliance and performance
Advise the CEO on related issues that strategically impact the organization and ensure its operations are within the legal framework.
Manage the development, evaluation, and/or revision of legal documents, contracts, official correspondence and communications, and agreements in coordination with relevant functions/departments to ensure legality and safeguard of interests.
Ensure effective representation of the organization?s interests from a legal perspective with governmental and regulatory authorities including judicial claims ensuring rights and properties are defended.
Manage the registration and protection of organization?s intellectual property to preserve rights.
Monitor organization?s compliance to local and international relevant laws and regulations to ensure its operation within legal framework and implement appropriate legal actions on non-conformities and non-compliances as per policies and procedures.
Assess implications and risks of the organization?s contracts ensuring timely communication to relevant stakeholders prior to signature.
Manage contract breach and termination process for breaches of third-party contractors and enforce mitigations and legal remedies.
Keep abreast of significant new and updated legislation and regulatory rulings related to the organization.
Ensure proper maintenance, filing and archiving of all legal-related documentation including laws, statutes, Royal Decrees, Ministerial Orders, executive regulations, and licenses for future reference.
Ensure availability and qualification of team through recruitment, training, development, performance management.
Maintain a high level of employees engagement and motivation.?