Job Description
RINA is currently recruiting for a ME&I Legal Affairs Area Manager to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the International Legal Affairs Division.
Mission
The Legal Affairs Manager is responsible for ensuring legal compliance and risks’ mitigations by providing expert legal guidance, drafting and negotiating robust contracts, and managing corporate governance activities efficiently and effectively in the Middle East and India (“Region”).
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate with the corporate legal department at the Head Office to provide legal support and guidance.
- Work with business units to identify and mitigate risks during proposal and contract review phases and provide support in case of active/passive claims and disputes also liaising with external lawyers if necessary.
- Take care and foster cooperation among other functions and legal support in the Region.
- Review, negotiate, and provide feedback on proposed contracts to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft and update contractual documents, deeds, declarations, and policies, ensuring compliance with Group regulations and applicable laws.
- Periodically update company standard form documents to align with best practices and maintain compliance with RINA Group regulations and applicable laws.
- Support the accounting department with payment and collection matters.
- Partner with the procurement department and head office legal team to interview and select external legal counsels as needed.
- Manage corporate secretary activities, including organizing shareholders’ and board of directors’ meetings and drafting meeting minutes, in accordance with local laws and regulations.
- Experience with labor and employment law is a plus
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Education
Professional Requirements
- Proficiency in English (will be tested) and Arabic.
- 8 or more years of experience in a legal advisory role, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance (maritime Law knowledge would be a plus).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Fluency in French is a plus.
- Availability to short-term travel.
Competencies
- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.
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