Legal Advisor

A well-known operator in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Advisor with a strong background in the transportation industry. The Legal Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring legal compliance, managing contractual agreements, mitigating risks, and resolving industry-specific disputes. This position demands a proactive professional capable of guiding the company through the evolving regulatory landscape while safeguarding its interests.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

Monitor and ensure compliance with UAE transportation laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Advise on updates to local, national, and international regulatory requirements impacting the business.

Contract Management:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to transportation services, supplier agreements, and partnerships.

Ensure contracts align with legal and regulatory standards, safeguarding the company's interests.

Risk Management:

Identify and assess legal risks within the transportation operations and propose mitigation strategies.

Provide sound legal advice to senior management on risk-related matters.

Dispute Resolution:

Handle transportation-related disputes, including claims, litigation, or arbitration, effectively managing external counsel when necessary.

Resolve contractual disagreements with vendors, clients, or partners to minimise disruption to operations.

Policy Development:

Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company goals.

Conduct legal training sessions to enhance compliance awareness among staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) is required; a Master's degree or equivalent legal certification is preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal advisor, preferably within the transportation or logistics industry.

In-depth knowledge of UAE transportation laws, regulatory frameworks, and industry practices.

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a strong command of legal terminology.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous.

For more information about this role or other international rail projects, please contact Megan Burges <email address removed>

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