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Strategic Legal Responsibilities:
Build and execute the legal strategy for the Authority and its related entities.
Advise the board of directors, the CEO and senior management on all legal & regulatory matters pertinent to the group to ensure that the its legal interests are always protected.
Advise on and manage all legal matters relating to other group activities, including entertainment, ticketing and venue hiring. And ensure that standard templates are in place to support the sales and procurement activities in being smooth and efficient.
Ensure that any litigation matters of/against the group, including claims are handled properly and the organization is protected from legal claims in conjunction with any external counsel as required.
Support the CFO in fund raising (both debt and equity) by providing advise on legal documentation required to be put in place for the same.
Support in any Joint Venture, Joint Development Agreement and Merger and Acquisition related negotiations as and when required.
Advise the organization on Intellectual Property related matters, ensuring that the organization’s brand, trademarks and any other Intellectual Property are properly protected.
Advise the organization on any other legal related matters including but not limited to employee relations, health and safety, event and attraction management etc.
Establish a lean Legal department to achieve the above responsibilities and ensure that the department is adequately supported by a panel of external counsel as and where required
For the real estate business, the CLO will be:
Responsible for ensuring that the organization and its policies and procedures are set-up in line with the real estate laws and regulations which govern the Emirate of Dubai
Ensuring that any development project follows the regulations of the Dubai Land Department and the Real Estate Regulatory Authority and any other authority as required as per the Decree establishing the Expo City Dubai Authority
Ensuring that there are standardized and best practice legal templates in place for Office Lease Agreements, Land Sale and Purchase Agreements, Retail and Food and Beverage Lease Agreements, Land Lease agreements and any other required agreements as per the overall business plan of Expo City Dubai.
Ensuring that there are standardized and best practice real estate construction contracts in place which comply with FIDIC standards in place
Ensuring that there are standardized and best practice Facility Management and Site Management related Contracts in place.
Ensure that a Master Community Development framework and necessary agreements are in place which allows Expo City Dubai to position itself as a leading real estate development community and attract investors locally and internationally.
Skills
15+ years of relevant experience as well as:
Served previously as a General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer or his / her deputy for at least 5 years.
Candidates who are Partners or Senior Partners in the Real Estate practice of leading law firms will also be considered.
At least 10+ years’ experience working in the Dubai Real Estate Market
Deep understanding of Dubai Real Estate laws and regulations and also familiarity with international regulations such as FIDIC, RICS etc.
Previously helped in the establishment of Master Communities in Dubai or has a deep understanding of how this is done.
Previously helped in raising of funds from both Public and Private markets – debt and equity
Understanding of company incorporation and best practice regulatory environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Expo City Dubai is a blueprint for smart, sustainable, people-centric cities that builds on the legacy of the six-month World Expo. Through inspiring educational, cultural and entertainment offerings, a growth-enabling business ecosystem and new residential communities that redefine urban living, Expo City Dubai brings people together in a clean, green, innovation-driven city of the future, to celebrate human innovation, imagination and ingenuity, and with a shared purpose of creating a more equitable, sustainable and happier future for all.
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