Legal Advisor

Department Of Finance
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Legal analysis","Contract drafting","Risk assessment","Negotiation","Legal research"]

Provide specialized legal advisory, studies, and opinions across the department’s areas of responsibility, including reviewing and interpreting federal and local legislation, and supporting decision-making with recommendations. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents, prepare legal submissions for disputes, and represent the department before committees and judicial bodies. Assess and mitigate legal risks, draft administrative legal materials, and contribute to improving the department’s legal policies, templates, and awareness programs.

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Department Of Finance
Department Of Finance
3 weeks ago

Legal Advisor

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Job Summary

Provide specialized legal advisory, studies, and opinions across the department’s areas of responsibility, including reviewing and interpreting federal and local legislation, and supporting decision-making with recommendations. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents, prepare legal submissions for disputes, and represent the department before committees and judicial bodies. Assess and mitigate legal risks, draft administrative legal materials, and contribute to improving the department’s legal policies, templates, and awareness programs.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide specialized legal consultations and opinions, studying legal inquiries and issuing recommendations to support decision-making.
  • •Study and analyze relevant legislation, interpret provisions, and evaluate impacts while recommending appropriate applications.
  • •Prepare and review draft laws, regulations, and related decisions in coordination with relevant units.
  • •Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal documents; negotiate legal matters and provide legal alternatives that protect the department’s interests.
  • •Study and handle legal disputes and cases where the department is involved, including preparing submissions and coordinating with relevant parties.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Law (12 years’ experience with bachelor’s; 9 for master’s; 6 for PhD) or equivalent in related fields.
  • •Professional specialized certificates in the functional domain.
  • •Provide specialized legal consultations and recommendations related to the department’s responsibilities.
  • •Ability to study and analyze relevant federal/local legislation, interpret provisions, and assess their impact.
  • •Experience drafting/reviewing legal contracts and documents with sound legal wording and protection of rights and interests.
Education:Bachelor's in Law
Skills:Legal analysisContract draftingRisk assessmentNegotiationLegal research
Certifications:Certificate in Business and Commercial LawCPCM – Certified Professional Contract Manager

Company Brief

Department Of Finance
The UAE Department of Finance is the federal authority responsible for national fiscal policy, public financial management, budgeting, and overseeing government expenditures to ensure sustainable economic growth and effective use of public funds.
Industry: Government
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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