Para legal (Local Emirati talent)

About AL TAIF:

 
We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that AL TAIF operates within the applicable legal requirements, laws and regulations set forth by the UAE authorities.
• Draft, revise and finalise correspondences between AL TAIF and customers, vendors, partners, UAE authorities and other stakeholders.
• Assist with editing, developing and drafting contracts and agreements.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the legal field relevant to company business, including reviewing and reporting on the implications of any new legislation.
• Review and interpret internal policies/procedures for the purpose of assisting departments with regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the resolution of litigations and disputes with external parties.
• Coordinate with Corporate Legal Counsel to finalise legal documents.
• Maintain regular management reporting and keep the Contracts and Procurement teams up to date with regards to ongoing paralegal activities and the status of any open actions.
• Translate, amend and type documents in Arabic and English.
• Maintain records, files and databases.
• Ensure all high value property is maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried and safeguarded.
• Travel to other locations to perform duties when required.
• Support other employees of the Contracts and Procurement Department in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Manager, Contracts and Subcontracts, and the Director, Contracts and Procurement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in law required, Master degree preferred, or Equivalent years of Experiences in the same field
• A minimum of five to six years of legal experience in the UAE is required.
• Experience preparing and managing commercial contracts with customers and vendors is required.

MAJOR SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills and an attention to detail is preferred.
• An excellent grasp of Microsoft Office software is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English, in writing and verbally is required.  
• Have, or be able to obtain an UAE driver’s license.

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