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Regional Legal & Compliance Director - Southern Middle East
Bureau Veritas Group
A global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.
Responsible for managing legal affairs and compliance objectives for the Southern Middle East region, including UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Pakistan. In charge of handling contracts, corporate matters, M&A, JVs, litigation, insurances, debt collection, and providing expert legal guidance.
12d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Office Full-Time
Company Size
80,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Inspection Services
Certification
Testing
Quality Assurance
Environmental Services
Health & Safety Services
Supply Chain Management
Training Services
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Agriculture
Automotive
Buildings
Certification
Consumer Products
Energy
Food
Role
What you would be doing
performance evaluations
compliance coordination
budget control
legal environment
compliance guidance
m&a support
Conduct performance evaluations and professional development
Coordinate with group compliance teams to align compliance objectives, processes, and goals, ensuring consistent practices across the organization
Control legal department budget and resource allocation
Create a collaborative and high-performance legal environment
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations (e.g.: privacy regulations and trade compliance (international sanctions & export control))
Assist with debt collection matters
Support the Director of Investigations for all investigations into allegations of fraud, bribery, conflict of interest, policy violations, and other forms of misconduct that would breach BV Code of Ethics
Provide expert legal guidance to operations and senior management
Handle litigation matters with the support of external lawyers when required and management of insurances matters in coordination with the Group Risk and Insurance Department
Handle corporate matters for all Bureau Veritas legal entities within the Region
Provide legal support for M&A and Joint-Ventures within the Region
Handle all legal affairs and manage legal risks of the Region with an emphasis on the review of offers and contracts
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities
Recruit, develop, and retain top legal talent
Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters, promoting a culture of integrity, compliance, and transparency throughout the organization
Mentor junior legal professionals
What you bring
pragmatism
cross-functional collaboration
international experience
10 years experience
llb/llm
contract drafting
Ability to handle several tasks with pragmatism and reactivity.
Strong team spirit and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to evolve in an international and challenging environment;
Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in international legal departments
LLB or LLM in Law
Fluent in English and Arabic and know how to negotiate and draft contracts in both languages
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
compliance-related checks, investigation of allegations of fraud, bribery, conflict of interest, policy violations, and other forms of misconduct that would breach bv code of ethics
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