Legal & Governance Specialist

Key Deliverables to and through the Head of Department :

Legal Affairs:

• With the support of the Head of Department:
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations, providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Dispute Resolution: Handle and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel as necessary.
• Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research and provide timely, accurate legal advice to various departments within the organization on a broad range of issues.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment.

Board/Shareholders Meetings Support Corporate Affairs:

• Assisting with board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
• Facilitating communication between board members and senior executives.
• Supporting board evaluations and director induction processes.
• Assisting with general meetings of shareholders, preparation, documentation, minutes.
• Responsible with concerned departments for timely disclosure, required preparation and finalization of disclosure materials, financials, etc.

Governance:

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Developing and implementing governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advising internal stakeholders and senior management on best practices related to governance.
• Identifying and assessing risks related to governance processes.
• Implementing risk mitigation strategies in that aspect.
• Collaborating with risk management teams to enhance overall organizational resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
• Building relationships with shareholders, regulators, and other relevant parties.
• Communicating governance-related matters effectively.

Disclosure, Compliance and Regulatory Filings:

• Draft resolutions and lodge required forms and annual returns with regulatory bodies.
• Ensure policies are up-to-date and approved by the relevant committees.

Liaison with External Parties:

• Communicate with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.

Investor Relations:

• Assist in preparation for all steps/actions/documentation in managing communication between the company and its investors, ensuring transparency and fostering strong relationships with the financial community.

Ethics and Integrity:

• Upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity.
• Investigating any potential breaches of governance principles.
• Providing guidance on ethical matters.

Job Profile:

Qualifications :

• Degree in Law or Commercial Law.
• Working knowledge of Omani Law.
• Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial companies' law and public joint stock in Oman.
• Working knowledge of Code of Corporate Governance.
• Working knowledge of disclosures requirements and XBRL.
• Working knowledge of Muscat Stock Exchange and Investor Relations regulations Certification in governance Bilingual (Arabic/English) proficiency.

Skills/Knowledge :

• Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality.
• Teamwork and service orientation.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively develop comprehensive written and presentation material.
• Strong analytical and evaluation ability.
• Good negotiation skills with government bodies.
• Good interpretation of financial statements

Experience :

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal capacity.
• Work experience in the Oman and Middle East is preferred.

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