Senior legislative Lawyer - DubaI & Saudi Arabia - 3-7 years pqe -
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Saudi Arabia (SA)
- Salary
- Tax free senior level package
- Closing date
- 24 May 2021
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level, Partner-designate, Management/Head of Department, Senior Executive, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Banking/Finance, Company/Commercial, Competition/EU, Regulatory/Compliance
Job Details
Our client, a magic circle law firm are looking for an individual with a strong Public Law background in a regulator, central bank or other entity government agency. . The individual must have legislative drafting experience as you will be required to: • * Draft legislation (laws, rules, waivers / modifications) and guidance. • * Provide timely and accurate legal advice and support to the Policy and Strategy Department and other departments. • * Prepare or contribute to high standard papers and materials to the Board and its committees and participate in meetings of the legislative committee. • * Analyse and advise on legislation. • * Oversee and enhance the quality and consistency of legislation and legal advice, including settling drafting and advice of junior lawyers. • * Provide legal advice to internal administrative decision-makers. • * Identify and undertake improvement opportunities relating to the legislative practice, using best practices and technology. • * Alert the Director to potential delays and significant issues. • Brief external legal counsel where appropriate. • * Conduct internal training on issues relevant to the legislative practice. • * Maintain relevant public law expertise. • Eligibility Criteria: • * Bachelor or equivalent degree. • * Barrister/Solicitor current practising certificate or equivalent right to practice in law, preferably from a common law jurisdiction • * Preferably 2- 7 years ++ PQE. • * Legal drafting experience is necessary....Fantastic tax free package on offer. This role is based in Saudi
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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