Job Description
Legal Advisor needed for a shipping company.
Location – Dubai, UAE
Salary – TBC
Requirements:
- 2-3 years experience in a legal advisory position
- Experience within the Shipping/Maritime/Oil & Gas industry
- English qualification in law is preferred but not mandatory
- UAE law experience is mandatory
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee all legal matters pertaining to oil and gas operations, with a focus on the shipping industry.
- Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of agreements, including joint venture agreements, supply contracts, and transportation agreements.
- Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance issues.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
- Manage external legal counsel and coordinate legal support for international projects and transactions.
- Conduct legal due diligence for potential acquisitions, investments, and partnerships.
- Stay abreast of UAE legal and regulatory developments in the oil and gas and shipping industries.
- Collaborate with other departments, including finance, operations, and compliance, to ensure alignment and support for business objectives.