Director Legal Counsel Gulf Region
Gartner is currently seeking a Director Legal Counsel to lead commercial support for our Gulf region drafting and negotiating various types of contracts and commercial agreements including framework and main service agreements service orders and statements of work non-disclosure agreements etc. The Director Legal Counsel will also manage other attorneys working in the Gulf region.
Key Responsibilities
Read analyze assess and communicate guidance related to framework and main service agreements service orders and statements of work non-disclosure agreements etc.
Review negotiate as needed and ultimately approve Contracts Purchase Orders and Modifications
Manage a small team inclusive of work assignment performance management and coaching and development
Answer inquiries from and propose problem resolution for Accounts Receivables issues or similar
Interface/dialog with clients (at sales request) to discuss potential solutions and/or further explain positions
Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to refine and improve processes as needed
When requested provide support to other Legal & Compliance teams in support of regional legal matters (example: Corporate Secretary work privacy and compliance tasks etc.)
Develop and hold training sessions for other internal teams as needed
Who you are:
Motivated high-potential performer with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
Able to support sales teams in a positive manner that ensures ethically and legally compliant contracting and business practices while supporting commercial results.
Comfortable navigating differing and potentially conflicting demands from multiple constituencies to reach viable solutions.
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who can operate effectively in highly collaborative environments
Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement for both self and team
Role Qualifications:
Law degree (LLB JD or equivalent) from an accredited university.
Qualified lawyer (Bar admission or equivalent) in a Middle Eastern jurisdiction or a recognized international jurisdiction.
Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic
Valid passport and no travel restrictions
Eight to ten years or more of related experience in supporting sales teams with commercial and transactional legal work and negotiations in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills inclusive of stakeholder management
Ability to work in highly collaborative team environments and find win-win solutions
Strong process management skills with the ability to improve process effectiveness for team and stakeholders year over year
Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office Suite and Salesforces strongly preferred
What we offer:
In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits including:
An upbeat positive culture. Integrity objectivity collaboration results and a no-limits mind set are central to our values.
Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company.
Encouragement to be innovative and drive year over year improvement.
Performance-driven advancement and rewards
A hybrid work environment balanced between time in office and working from home
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At Gartner Inc. (NYSE:IT) we guide the leaders who shape the world.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable objective business and technology insights helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979 weve grown to 20000 associates globally who support over 13000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
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Our vast virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities opportunities that may not even exist right now for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together our singular unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
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We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why year after year we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
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What do we offer
Gartner offers world-class benefits highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
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