Senior Legal Associate

Confidential   Amman - Jordan  Date Posted: 2024/02/14   Login to Apply

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with a range of matters, primarily corporate advisory and corporate transactions (M&A, JV, restructuring), and include timely advice across a broad spectrum of day-to-day matters, including IP, data protection, employment, governance.
  • Draft and review legal documents, and provide risk assessment and recommendations.
  • Responsible for management and delivery of 40%-50% of a legal project, and working closely with the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to provide proactive, in-depth, and business-focused advice and execution for matters of varying complexity and sensitivity.
  • Global role assisting entities across the group from Amman.
  • Liaise with and manage external counsel engaged to assist with transactional and other matters.
  • Stay updated on current laws and anticipated legislative and market developments.

 

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a reputable international or regional law firm.
  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced, high-performing, agile, and supportive work environment.
  • Experience within the corporate commercial or banking and finance team preferred.
  • Hold a qualifying law degree with a strong academic record.
  • Qualified lawyer (1-3 year PQE), eligible for enrollment with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department.
  • Strong legal technical knowledge including negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
  • Be able to strike the right balance between legal and commercial considerations
  • Organized, with attention to detail, effective time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Fluent working proficiency in English and Arabic.
Required Skills
  • Legal Writing
Job Details
  • Location Amman - Jordan
  • Industry
  • Job Type Full-Time
  • Degree Bachelor
  • Experience 3
  • Nationality Unspecified
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