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Exciting job Opportunity at arrise
arrise, a leading organization in the legal industry, is seeking a talented Legal Counsel – Employment and Privacy to join their team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a Counsel professional to advance their career in Legal.
Position Overview
- Position: Legal Counsel – Employment and Privacy
- Company: arrise
- Location: Dubai
- Type: Job
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Experience Level: Counsel
- Practice Area: Legal
About the Role
This Legal Counsel – Employment and Privacy position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with arrise's dynamic legal team. The role involves:
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The Role:
We are seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong focus on employment and privacy law to join the legal team in United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance and support in all matters related to employment and privacy law.
Key Responsibilities:
Employment & Privacy Law:
- Provide practical, timely legal advice on employment issues, including employee terminations, complaints, and tailoring work schedules to meet business needs.
- Advise on privacy-related matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Draft and review employment/privacy documentation, such as contracts, policies and notices.
- Contract negotiations.
Legal Research & Advisory:
- Conduct in-depth research on legal topics, including employment, privacy, and artificial intelligence, referencing case law and regulatory updates.
- Identify legal issues, analyse legal risks, and assist in developing and implementing solutions.
Collaboration & Support:
- Support and advise other departments as necessary.
- Liaise with external advisors and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and resolve legal issues.
Team Development & Processes:
- Assist in building a scalable foundation for the Legal Team by developing templates, processes, and policies.
- Maintain records of group policies and procedures and ensure adherence internally and with relevant regulatory authorities.
- Oversee contractual obligations and maintain contractual and regulatory relationships.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
- Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory updates, particularly in employment, privacy, and commercial law.
- Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as determined by the Head of Department and VP of Legal.
Key Skills:
Education:
- Master of Law degree from an accredited institution, preferably in UAE.
Experience:
- 2 years as a practicing lawyer, with a strong focus on employment, and privacy law.
Skills:
- Strong analytical abilities and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- High proficiency in English (verbal and written).
- Detail-oriented with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Outcome-focused with a pragmatic approach to applying legal principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in employment litigation is an advantage.
- Familiarity with multijurisdictional legal environments is a plus.
What we will give you in return:
- Private Health Insurance
- Visa application support (the company covers the cost)
- 25 days annual leave
- Real career growth (we promote from within — no gatekeeping here)
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Why Join arrise?
arrise offers an exceptional work environment where legal professionals can thrive and grow their careers. Benefits of joining their team include:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful cases
- Work-life balance initiatives
How to Apply
If you're interested in this exciting Legal Counsel – Employment and Privacy opportunity at arrise, we encourage you to apply through LegalAlphabet. This position offers excellent career growth potential and the chance to work with a respected legal organization.
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