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Legal Specialist - Litigation - Allsopp & Allsopp Recruitment

Date Posted: Jul 22, 2022

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Job Detail

Location:

Dubai , UAE
Company:

Allsopp & Allsopp Recruitment
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Career Level:

NA
Positions:

1
Experience:

1-3 years post-graduation experience from a recognizable university Minimum of 2 years of private practice experience (with a reputable law firm) Experience in aviation law is preferred
Gender:

No Preference
Degree:

NA
Apply Before:

Apr 22, 2023

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Job Description

Our client is looking to expand their team and is hiring for the position of Legal Specialist - Litigation. Within this role, you will be required to support the business by assisting with various legal and key strategic matters across operations; network with particular focus on the regulatory and disputes portfolio. The role will encompass contract interpretation, drafting, negotiation, regulatory review and advice, data protection, handling insured and uninsured passenger and cargo claims, general commercial claims as well as providing advice to the business on risk management, drafting policies and keeping up-to-date with global legislation.

Responsibilities to include:

Responsible for reviewing key regulatory issues affecting the business, ensuring the business is up to date in respect of their regulatory requirements by taking a proactive approach with little oversight from senior legal team members
Managing a wide case load of disputes (criminal and civil) at all stages including both insured and uninsured matters. Also responsible for assisting the general complaints department with pragmatic solutions to day to day problems which may involve a more commercial rather than legal response
Advise and provide general legal support to Legal Affairs Senior Specialist and internal Clients on all aspects of liability and litigation work which arises across all business groups, outstations and at the clients Head Office based in Dubai, including handling relationships with relevant external authorities (Police Authorities, Courts, Consumer Authorities, etc.)
reviewing, drafting and negotiation of various agreements, documents, and transactions (including specialist agreements, submissions to the Courts, legal waivers and settlement agreements) as well as a degree of supervising work undertaken by junior team members
Ensure all correspondence and documentation accurately complies with company policy and reflects the company’s view and maintain accurate electronic and paper files of the same
Assess and advise on liabilities, legal restrictions and risks of proposed transactions and devise practical legal solutions to meet the commercial needs under the direction of senior team members
Researching and providing advice on points of law

Requirements

University Degree in Law or equivalent or a Professional Diploma Common OR civil law trained (as may be required) and admitted to practice
1-3 years post-graduation experience from a recognizable university with excellent academic results
Must have a minimum of 2 years of private practice experience (with a reputable law firm)
Experience in aviation law is preferred
Previous in-house legal experience beneficial but not essential
Experience in the GCC beneficial but not essential
Must have prior experience in regulatory and drafting, experience in litigation/disputes is preferred
Detail orientated with strong drafting and negotiating skills
Commercial understanding and approach to the implementation of legal principles
Excellent English language drafting skills