Legal Counsel OR Senior Legal Counsel

Brief Role Description – Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel: Position Line Details Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel Key Accountabilities: - Lead the development and drafting of an appropriate Legislation, Policy framework for the Authority, while ensuring implementation is in alignment with local and federal legislation and international standards governing 8 principles of Dubai and to provide advice and commentary on legislative matters which impact the Authority, master developers and the free zone. - Oversee and assure that the implementation and independent enforcement of applicable AML/CFT laws, regulations and policies in the free zone, in line with the requirements and recommendations of the international advisory body (FATF). - Manage the preparation of guidelines on new federal and local legislation impacting the Authority, the jurisdiction, master developers and other stakeholders. - Benchmark new and/or updated legislation, laws and regulations of other jurisdictions in the UAE and internationally to recommend changes to the regulatory framework of the Authority. - Govern the preparation of requests for legal opinion from the relevant governmental committee on the application of legislation in the zone and ensure outcomes are documented accordingly. - Provide comprehensive advice on legal, regulatory, corporate, civil, and governance related matters to secure the Authority and its affiliates / subsidiaries against legal exposure and liability and offer sound legal risk assessment. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: - A Bachelor’s Degree in Law; Master’s of Law an added value - A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role with at least 5 years of Management experience. Job Specific Skills: - Knowledge of free zone laws, rules, and regulations in the region - Excellent English & Arabic languages (both in oral & written communications) - Excellent interpersonal skills - Analytical thinking and attention to detail Notes: - If from a government sector, must be from a real estate / municipality / investment / government services visa. - If from a private sector, must be from real estate / airline industry / free zone / telecommunication / entertainment & retail.