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Legal Officer Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
Title: Legal Officer
Company: DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Us
JOB DESCRIPTION
DMCC is a government entity established in 2002 to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai. We perform a range of roles which continue to position Dubai as the preferred destination for global commodities trade and DMCC as the world’s No.1 Free Zone.
Company Profile:
The Legal Officer’s will support the Director of Legal and member of DMCC Legal to deliver projects independently and/or within DMCC Legal team.
It is an important support role within DMCC Legal to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation internally to all BUs and in representing DMCC externally.
Key Responsibilities:
Work under the supervision of senior employees of the DMCC Legal team to conduct legal research, preparing legal opinions and reports.
Develop and enhance competencies in communication and commercial awareness.
Support DMCC Legal team with preparation, review and approval of all low risk contracts, including commercial contracts, MoUs, collaboration agreements and NDAs generated by all DMCC’s BUs:
Commodities
Free Zone
Corporate (Marketing, IT, HR, Finance etc.)
Property
Support with draft and review of basic legal notices and contracts as delegated from DMCC Legal team from time to time Support with managing Contract Approval Process in accordance with:
Authorisation Matrix
Risk Classification Matrix
Legal Policy & Procedures
Quality and quantity of output based on feedback from BUs and Legal Department personnel.
Support DMCC Legal with team with the managing, developing, updating and storing of contract templates across all BUs.
Support Admin and DMCC Legal team with:
Administration of legal invoices and quotations as requested.
Updating various legal trackers and task lists as requested.
Budget process, JF creation and approvals as requested.
Managing group holiday and work from home Excel schedule as requested.
Preparing quarterly, half yearly and annual reports (ops, strategic and budget) as requested.
Coordinating DMCC Legal Briefings and other communications.
Attend training classes to expand and/or develop their legal and technical knowledge and give them basic information about the various sectors of DMCC including commodities, free zone operations, corporate and real estate, etc.
Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.
Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.
Develop team-based work competencies.
Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with others in the workplace.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree holder in Law and qualified to practice law (graduated within the last 2 years) with a GPA of 2.5 and higher
Up to 2 years’ experience
Strong understanding of their respective discipline
The successful candidate will enjoy the following:
Working at the world’s best Free Zone with highly motivated colleagues
A very diverse workforce from all around the globe
Well-being initiatives all over the year
Market competitive basic salary
Housing allowance
Transportation allowance
National Allowance
Annual flight allowance
Other alternative family benefits
Pension Scheme
Discretionary bonus schemes
Generous annual leave
Medical and life insurance cover
Free covered parking
Retail discounts with over 450 outlets across JLT.
