Vice President - Legal Counsel (Corporate)

Job Purpose

Review a wide range of commercial contracts including sponsorship agreements, franchise agreements and outsourcing arrangements (including technology) Review a variety of legal documents and provide legal advice to the wider Aldar business in order to mitigate legal risk Provide strategic legal advice in relation to key business initiatives and provide advice in relation to documentation structure of key transactions

Roles and Responsibilities

Support the corporate procurement team with template production, contract review and negotiation and training needs Support the technology teams in relation to contract reviews and new initiatives Autonomously review a variety of commercial agreements from end user departments.  Agreements may include outsourcing arrangements, marketing arrangements, sponsorship arrangements, space activation agreements, consultancy and services agreements, technology agreements, MOUs, franchise agreements etc. Provide accurate and timely legal advice to end user departments with a commercial slant Build strong relationships with stakeholders Appoint external law firms where required, provide clear legal instructions, manage them throughout transaction negotiations and manage associated external legal spend Comply with relevant internal governance documentation Research and evaluate different risks regarding business decisions and operations Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on potential legal risks Communicate and negotiate with external parties as required Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal updates and laws Co-ordinate, follow up and monitor the progress of active matters Prioritise work effectively and efficiently and manage end user expectations Maintain accurate records of advice provided and documents negotiated Maintain high levels of professionalism and attention to detail Demonstrate an active interest in legal AI

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