To support the business to meet and exceed business targets through development and implementation of effective preventive legal compliance postures ensuring maximum profitability through minimal distraction from the organization’s core business by legal challenges. Securing the Company’s legal, contractual and regulatory interests and compliance. Providing and facilitating legal services, review and advice to the Organization. Stewarding the protection and enforcement of the company’s legal rights and particularly Debt Recovery efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Functional (1)
Principal Accountabilities
Give accurate and timely legal opinions, counsel, and guidance on a variety of legal topics concerning the Company
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts on behalf of the business and facilitating stamping and registration of the same
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing leases on behalf of the business and facilitating stamping and registration of the same
Advice and sign-off to the Organization as necessary and dissemination of public service legal information
Stewarding the protection and enforcement of the Company’s legal rights including intellectual property rights, debt recovery and defense of legal claims against the Company
Legal stewardship of the Company’s real estate, trade guarantees, receivables and securities
Securing the Company’s legal, contractual and regulatory interests and compliance
Safekeeping of Corporate, legal and other Company documentation, securities and seals
Provide legal advice on labor issues and employee related legal issues
Lead and actively participate in the labor negotiations and drafting of the Collective Labor Agreement
Defense and represent the company in courts in relation to any labor grievance cases
Legal stewardship of employees’ car and loan schemes
Administrative oversight of the Company’s Legal Department
Supervision of the panel of external legal advocates, instructing and supervising the same to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective services and results
Providing legal advice on the legal framework applicable to the Company’s business, participation in Audit & Controls and Credit Committees and guidance to management in the drafting, interpretation and implementation of the company policies and contracts
Operational (2)
Financial Management
Manage the allocation of budget in the legal Department to ensure complete adherence and highlight any deviation from the plan in a timely manner and take corrective actions as necessary and in line with the approved budget
Consolidate the department’s budget input to formulate the legal department budget and submit to leadership for approval and further consolidation
People Management
Provide guidance to direct reports, mentor and coach them when necessary
Ensure that the staff is provided with the relevant training and materials needed to perform their job effectively and efficiently, in line with their job descriptions
Monitor performance and give feedback and appraisal reviews on a regular basis to ensure that performance objectives are met
Formulate workforce planning reports and talent acquisition plan and budgets for the department to ensure adequate staffing for optimal operational smoothness, and submit to the leadership for approval
Identify talent for pivotal roles from a succession management standpoint to ensure business continuity and liaise with HR for enrollment in the necessary program
Hold regular meetings with the staff in order to strengthen the social climate; and to improve effectiveness and efficiency at work
Promote effective communication on all levels of the organization within the company and with other Corporate functions and Group affiliates
Stakeholder Management
Key Internal Stakeholders
Key External Stakeholders
Department Legal
Category / Family Corporate/LOEL/GM
Unit GM
Location Head Office
Direct Reports To: General Manager
Direct Reports From: TBA
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
Professional Experience
At least 10 years relevant legal experience in a busy commercial law practice/company. Commercial, Litigation, Company Secretarial and supervisory work experiences are necessary.
Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong drafting and technical skills in the field
Knowledge of additional international language is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Business Competencies
Competency
Proficiency Level from 1 to 5
Competency
Proficiency Level from 1 to 5
Competency
Proficiency Level from 1 to 5
Job Role Skills: focus on 5 main required skills (Advanced Level of proficiency)
Skills
Proficiency Level
Skills
Proficiency Level
Dispute Resolution
Advanced
3 Languages (English, French, Arabic)
Advanced
Downstream Oil Business
Advanced
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Advanced
Legal and Regulation
Advanced
Contract Law
Established
N.B: Proficiency Level: Basic, Established, Advanced
How to Apply
Interested applicants who may qualify are invited to apply and attach their latest CV with supporting documents through THIS LINK
Please note that only shortlisted applicants are contacted.
