Details of the Organization

PCFC is one of the key government bodies that contributes and drives Dubai's economic, social, geographical and political vision.

Details of the Job/Internship

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation is hiring a Legal Associate with experience of 4 years to join their office in Dubai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures to ensure adherence to federal, local, and internal standards.
• Support the review and alignment of laws, regulations, and decrees related to PCFC, collaborating with government stakeholders to facilitate their official publication.
• Contribute to the drafting and evaluation of administrative decisions, regulations, policies, and circulars within PCFC’s operational scope.
• Support in analyzing the impact of external legal changes on PCFC’s business units, and provide recommendations for compliance, including updates to internal policies.
• Collaborate on the legal review and co-development of draft local and federal laws and regulations, working with relevant governmental bodies.
• Conduct legal research on matters affecting PCFC, offering insights and recommendations to preempt legal challenges and aid decision-making.
• Utilize legal research tools to gather data, case law, statutes, and secondary sources relevant to legislative and regulatory matters.
• Deliver presentations to the management, legal teams, or policymakers to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in drafting and revising laws/policies etc. to ensure alignment with current laws and regulations and the PCFC's strategic objectives.
• Conduct reviews of organizational policies and procedures to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Provide legal research support in response to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding legislative and regulatory issues.
• Assist legal teams in preparing for litigation by researching relevant legal precedents and regulatory issues.
• Engage with legal consultants, industry experts, and regulatory bodies to gather insights and validate research findings.
• Assist in assessing risks associated with external laws and regulations and help develop measures to mitigate these risks.
• Provide legal consultation to PCFC’s business units and departments on policy implementation, regulation interpretation, and legislative matters. Draft legal memoranda, policy briefs, and advisory opinions.
• Maintain organized records of research activities, legal documents, and policy changes, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of legal documentation.
• Maintain relationships with external government authorities and key stakeholders to stay informed of regulatory changes and ensure swift adaptation.

Eligibility

• 4 years of experience in Legal Affairs.
• Experience in handling complex legislation and providing legal opinions in a corporate setting, preferably within the maritime, logistics, or corporate sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Certified Legal Manager (CLM), Certified lawyer.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United Arab Emirates

Address

Dubai, UAE

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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