Alfa Laval is looking for a Head Legal & Compliance MEA
At Alfa Laval we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
As a member of our team you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planets most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.
At Alfa Laval we drive progress by offering sustainable solutions in energy environment and food and the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region plays a vital role in that journey.
With a growing footprint across more than 40 countries Alfa Laval MEA supports customers across key sectors such as energy marine food processing water treatment and heavy industries. Our presence is anchored by strategic hubs in the UAE (regional headquarters) Saudi Arabia Qatar South Africa Angola Egypt and Kenya along with strong service and distribution networks throughout the region.
As industries in MEA transform and grow Alfa Laval is at the forefront delivering cutting-edge technologies localized support and customer-centric innovation. We are investing in people digitalization and sustainability to shape a smarter more resilient future for the region.
Joining Alfa Laval MEA means being part of a diverse dynamic and purpose-driven team working closely with customers to create real impact today and for generations to come
We are now looking for a for an Inspirational leader to spearheading Legal function in MEA partnering closely with the business leaders and managers.
Role Description
You will be a member of Management team directly reporting to Cluster President of Alfa Laval MEA.
Moreover you will be responsible for leading developing and securing a high performing team in line with the Alfa Laval culture.
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced legal professional to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing legal strategies that align with the companys goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will provide proactive legal advice to support decision-making across various business segments ensuring compliance with all relevant laws regulations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal expertise and support in either a specific legal competence area (specialist competence) and/or all fields of business and commercial law (generalist competence area) including commercial contracts R&D product liability M&A and intellectual property (except for patent and design) through sound commercial legal and ethical risk assessments.
Proactively partner with and advise management on potential legal matters to maximize business opportunities.
Drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts Implementing and actively participating in the continuous improvement of related policies and processes template agreements and supporting tools.
Educating business colleagues in legal competence areas and/or commercial contract corporate governance and ethics and ensuring knowledge sharing within the legal and compliance team.
Managing and coordinating disputes and litigations in liaison with external counsels.
Keep updated on legislative trends and changes and support the business to mitigate risks which may affect the business
To contribute effectively to our business you will require these essential skills
Reporting Relationship:
This role reports to the Cluster President MEA
Location: Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Khobar
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
Required Experience:
Director
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