Legal Counsel

 Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, HoDs
 External: Ministries, Local authorities, Government bodies

Authorities

To review/ call for Company documents pertaining to Artan’s businesses to ensure that the legal and
compliance aspects are adhered to.

 Work towards executing/ implementing strategies to ensure corporate governance, legal and compliance
 Support the development and execution of plans and policies
 Prepare data points, case material etc. and front-end critical negotiations.
 Prepare and ensure that contracts are inherently risk-free.

Provides all support and guidance for all entities of Artan Holding on matters pertaining to legal and
compliance.
 Prepare contracts, agreements, draft emails, notes, responses etc. in compliance with legal and statutory
regulations.
 Verify and ensure the authenticity of client/ vendor documents etc. and advise internal departments &
SBUs
 Prepare internal policies and procedures and formulate the legal framework.
 Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations and
suggest the future course of action.
 Review and provide legal advice regarding company documents
 Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly but not limited
to contract management
 Prepare, review and edit contractual documents to support all business units and their business activities
 Review all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be
brought to the attention of the management team.
 Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that
information is submitted on time
 Keep updated on latest changes to legal legislation
 Ability to translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal parlance
using appropriate terminologies
 Any other tasks, duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business
requirements

 Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic
 Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration
particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
 Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters
 Strong planning and organization skills
 High degree of professional ethics and integrity
 Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
 Strong attention to detail

Language:
– English
– Arabic

 Bachelor’s Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential.
 Master’s Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantage.

Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required:

 Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
 Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

 5+ years proven experience as legal counsel ideally with exposure to multiple businesses.
 Minimum 3 years experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.