Head of Legal

5 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain GRG Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Professional fluency in English and Arabic.
  • Joint venture (JV), merger & acquisition (M&A), or international expansion experience.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate or legal practice, ideally including both in-house and external counsel roles.
  • Law degree from a recognized university, with eligibility to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
  • Postgraduate qualification in law, management, or governance preferred.
  • Strong grounding in commercial and corporate law; familiarity with both civil and common law systems.
  • Working knowledge of regional legal frameworks, including Islamic legal principles.
  • Proven experience managing legal operations within large or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
  • Proficiency in contract management and legal documentation systems.

JOB SCOPE:

Strategic & Advisory

  • Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Group CEO and Board on all corporate, contractual, regulatory, and governance matters.
  • Contribute to strategic decision-making on M&A, joint ventures, investments, and expansion initiatives.
  • Provide guidance on risk management, insurance coverage, and dispute resolution strategies aligned with executive direction.

Legal & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure all group entities operate in compliance with national and international laws, licenses, permits, and statutory requirements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements including commercial contracts, shareholder and partnership agreements, technology and service contracts, and related documentation.
  • Supervise and coordinate external counsel handling litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.

Corporate Governance & Secretarial

  • Lead the governance agenda for all group entities, including Board and Shareholder meeting preparation, documentation, and minute keeping.
  • Advise on corporate structuring, regulatory filings, and governance best practices.
  • Maintain statutory registers and records as per applicable legal frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Support senior management on operational legal issues, corporate compliance, and internal policy development.
  • Liaise with finance, HR, projects, and business units on contract and risk-related matters.

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