Job Description

Job Number
UAE00184


Job Type
Non-Teaching


School / Entity Name
U.A.E., Oman, Qatar & Bahrain


Department
Legal


About SABIS


SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.


All students in the SABIS Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.


For more information about the SABIS Network, visit: www.sabis.net.


Job Purpose


To provide legal and administrative support to the Regional Office.




Key Responsibilities:


• Assisting in providing legal support and assistance to SABIS schools within the region.
• Providing the management with practical, reasonable advice on challenging and/or complex legal matters arising within the day-to-day operations or related to ongoing projects.
• Reviewing and advising on legal material including but not limited to MOU, LOI, NDA, Commercial Agreements, Employment Contracts, Licensing agreements, Lease Agreements, Service Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, and Software License Agreements.
• Reviewing and drafting different types of documentations and ensuring that all documents are up-to-date and in compliance with the applicable laws.
• Liaising with external and internal lawyers on all legal matters they are appointed to handle.
• Coordinating with other departments within the company in regards to legal assistance requests.
• Interpreting statutes, policies, and other legal documents, and communicating the content of those documents in a clear and cogent manner.
• Monitoring the terms of all executed legal materials.
• Researching legal issues and providing written recommendations and memorandum.
• Remaining current on relevant laws and regulations.


Ideal Requirements:


• Bachelor Degree in Law
• Legal experience in a business environment is a plus
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and change priorities independently and simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize a substantial and varied workload to effectively serve management requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)


Employment Requirements:


Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.


Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.


SABIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non - discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.