Legal Advisor

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible to provide comprehensive legal support to Company operations, including legal opinions on transactions, coordination with domestic and international law firms, contract review, proactive legal assistance on various issues, collaboration on projects, effective document drafting, advisory on contentious matters, and representation in negotiations and disputes to safeguard Company interests and ensure compliance

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements, such as investment management agreements, subscription agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial contracts.
  • Conducting legal research on relevant local and international laws and regulations impacting the asset management industry, including securities laws, investment advisor regulations, data privacy laws, and other applicable regulations.
    • Attending to legal complaints and coordinating with domestic and international law firms.
      • Work with management and the Compliance department on specific projects, such as policies and procedures.
        • Advising on liability and risk issues in various legal agreements and supporting corporate governance matters.
          • Assisting with regulatory filings and other legal documentation.
            • Coordinating with external lawyers on legal matters.
              • Advising on appropriate courses of action for contentious matters.
                • Representing the company in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
                  • Researching and analyzing the implications of legislation and regulatory matters.
                    • Reporting legal developments to the Legal Counsel.
                      • Provide general legal support to other departments as needed.

Qualification:

• Minimum LLB from an accredited Educational institution. LLM will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in the relevant Field.

Key Skills:

• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate legal practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to provide strategic legal recommendations to the top Management.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Practical experience in legal support of Investment Management business as well as general corporate activities.

Note:

*Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

** For Omanis Only.