Legal Advisor

A unique opportunity to join a leading government advisory consultancy.About ConsulumConsulum is a government advisory firm dedicated to helping governments develop, lead and deliver positive programmes that successfully promote their global interests.
Our clients are government organisations and their leaders, including centre-of-government entities, ministries, authorities, agencies and state-owned enterprises.About the roleA unique opportunity to join a leading government advisory firm.
As a Legal Advisor, you will join the Consulum Finance and Operations team to support the commercial activities of the business.LocationKey responsibilitiesDeliver legal advice to management and support departments on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to contracting law in the region, intellectual property, data protection, employment law and compliance issuesDraft and negotiate various contracts, including client agreements, supplier contracts and non-disclosure agreements.Review and analyse contracts to identify and highlight important clauses and obligations for management.Actively monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the industry and company's jurisdictions, ensuring to recommend applicable compliance policies.Assist in reviewing, amending and implementing changes to policies, procedures and standard documentation in light of legal developments in the region.Identify and assess legal risks and put forward recommendations.
Advise on legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel when necessaryAssist with corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records and drafting resolutionsAct as a trusted advisor and develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders, government agencies and teams.Assist in supporting the administrative aspects of KYC and due diligence.Maintain a contracts database to track all company contracts and ensure the inclusion of important clauses like indemnification provisions, termination clauses and confidentiality clauses.Monitor contract expiration dates and assist with contract renewals, amendments and change ordersSafekeeper of all company legal documentation and maintain an up-to-date documentation tracker across offices.
Set up and maintain IP portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights.
Assist in registration and protection of IP assets.PROJECTSRefresh and revise the Contracting Process and supporting documentation.Create and maintain a Client and Supplier contract Database.Create and implement a contract summary template process.Implement an IP and copyright/trademark management process.Play a key role in rolling out digital signature workflows.Essential skills and attributes Skills Unquestioned integrity and adherence to strict confidentialityPragmatic with strong business acumenDemonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitudeHigh level of self-confidence and energyHigh level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patienceExcellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic is a must Attributes Leadership:
the ability to develop relationships of influence with clients and staff alike.Can-do:
being resourceful, proactive, positive and problem-solving.Development-orientation:
curiosity and the desire to learn, grow and progress.Resilience and stamina:
the ability to develop solutions under difficult circumstances and maintain a productive pace and outlook.Ambition and humility:
we want people who are hungry to grow, but not at the cost of others.
Being able to take people on a journey is a key part of being able to work and lead at CSM.
Preferred experience Between 4-6 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a multinational company or an international law firm, with at least a significant portion of such experience occurring in the Middle East.Paralegal with a degree in law or lawyer qualified to practice law in the MENA JurisdictionAbility to review, evaluate and negotiate procurement-related contractsIdeally, experience in the professional services industryDeveloped commercial awareness with an outcome-orientated approach and the ability to apply legal principles pragmaticallyEffective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projectsThe ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlinesStrong team player who is both committed and flexibleWhy work for ConsulumWork for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the positive performance and impact of governmentsBe part of and contribute to some of the most interesting and challenging government reform programmes in the worldBe part of a high-performance culture defined by the pursuit of excellence, collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on professional developmentContribute to the development of the business.Progress with a clear and achievable path to promotionTax-free livingConsulum's core valuesIn order to be successful within Consulum, candidates and employees must suit the Consulum culture.
As such, they must demonstrate the following core values:
Be the best, always We seek to deliver a quality of work that cannot be found anywhere else.We win every meeting, always impressing our clients with our effort, insight, ideas, and advice.We innovate constantly, always seeking new and better ways to enhance the work we do.We listen actively and put ourselves in the shoes of our clients, enabling us to understand them and their needs fully.We go the extra mile for our clients, ensuring they have our support when they need it most.We empower our clients, helping them get better and do better.
Take a 'One Consulum' approach We collaborate, drawing on all the expertise and experience Consulum has to offer in service of our clients.We gladly share:
our ideas, our time, our expertise, our support.We treat one another well:
with respect, consideration, and appreciation.
Empower yourself and each other We actively seek to develop our skills and capabilities through reading, listening, watching, and practicing.We help each other master new skills, develop expertise, and achieve progress.We take enthusiastic advantage of every opportunity Consulum provides for professional development.
Say it like it is We offer our clients honest advice in a sincere effort to advance their best interests.We contribute with confidence, clarity, and openness to internal discussions.We have hard conversations when we need to, always respecting the dignity of our colleagues.
Be a pro We turn up on time, fully prepared and ready to deliver.We never violate the confidences of our clients.We act with integrity, always.Apply

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