Legal Counsel – Employment and Compliance

Job Description

Company DescriptionIqarus was founded in 2015 with a core mission to provide the medical support, training, staff and infrastructure that enable our government, military, and humanitarian clients to deliver on critical missions regardless of operating conditions. We share a deep commitment to and understanding of our clients mission objectives and operational challenges. We are passionate about the role that our clients play in todays world and are proud to make a critical enabling contribution.We deliver on our commitment through a team that combines decades of clinical, military, and logistical experience with a flexible, adaptable, and fast-moving approach. Our solutions combine exceptionally experienced clinical staff, robust clinical governance, specialist immersive training capability and the ability to rapidly design, procure and deploy field medical infrastructure. As a result of our shared experience and passion for the mission, we prefer to work with our clients in a partnership approach, working closely together to understand their needs and challenges, and to design uniquely tailored solutions that meet those needs.Iqarus brings together a team with unparalleled expeditionary experience operating across the medical, training, security, military, government and commercial sectors. This unique and dedicated team is unmatched in its ability to project the highest standards of medical care into the worlds most challenging and difficult operating environments. We operate across the entire medical spectrum from training, to primary care to advanced trauma care, to full hospital operations, supported by our integrated deployable laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities.Iqarus is an independently managed subsidiary of the International SOS Group, the worlds largest and most experienced global medical support business. Within the International SOS Group, Iqarus is the designated specialist delivery entity for government, military and NGO mission support, for specialist medical training, and for the delivery of healthcare solutions that contribute to the needs of the worlds developing nations.Why join us?Its not just about a job at Iqarus. Every day, we work with motivated, talented, experienced colleagues to enable some of the worlds most critical humanitarian initiatives and to contribute to positive health outcomes in some of the most challenging environments around the world.We help our staff reach their potential through job variety, role-based opportunity and professional development. We employ the best people in their field and, as a result, we have an enviable client list and a reputation for excellence.Join us now in supporting governments, supra-nationals, NGOs and multinationals in keeping their workforces safe, healthy and resilient while they engage in critical missions. Help us design and deliver multi-facetted healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments where others cannot rise to the challenge.Iqarus are looking for a highly qualified in-house Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal team.  You would be responsible for provision of legal support to business functions mainly regarding employment and compliance matters. This position will work under the supervision of the Chief Legal Offer (CLO).With a background experience in employment law in both their home jurisdiction and the UAE, the role holder will come with a strong team orientated work ethic. They will have the ability to mitigate legal risks emanating from employment contracts, handle investigations and disputes, review, improve and manage employment and compliance policies and procedures as well as provide support with review and drafting of commercial agreements.We are looking for someone who has a high level of professionalism and keen attention to detail with a mature work ethic. An individual who is passionate and keen to work in a varied role and be part of a growing company in a fastmoving industry.Duties and Responsibilities: Assist business functions, including HR, on all employment negotiations and contracts. Mitigate legal risks emanating from employment contracts for the company. Address queries from business functions regarding employment matters. Manage all investigations, from minor labour disputes through to more complex matters. Review and improvement of employment policies and procedures. Review and improvement of employee / consultant / contractor engagement frameworks. Review and drafting of commercial agreements where the need of the business requires. Management of compliance policies and procedures.This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. QualificationsQualifications & Experience: LLB Law and/or CILEX UK/US/Canadian/Australian/New Zealand educated/qualified. Minimum 5 years experience as in-house legal counsel. Must have strong experience in employment law in both their home jurisdiction and the UAE Key Skills: English fluency, excellent speaking and writing skills Keen attention to detail is vital Ability to focus and thrive in a fast-paced environment High level of professionalism, with a mature work ethic Microsoft Office proficient (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint at a minimum)Additional Skills (ideal but not necessary): Experience of Thomson Reuters Practical Law and Refinitiv World Check Platform. Spoken and/or written French, German or Arabic.Additional InformationTo support your application please upload the following documents when submitting your application:

• Fully updated CV
• Degree/Diploma certificate or any relevant qualifications
• Any Post-graduation specializations
• Additional valid and relevant course certificates/training & seminars attended
• Company reference/experience letters
• Covid-19 Vaccination card
• Clear Colour Passport scan

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