Details of the Organization

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive company with a legacy of innovation spanning over a century. The company focuses on reinventing mobility through connected and electric vehicles while serving customers, communities, and the world by shaping the future of transportation.

Details of the Job/Internship

Ford Motor Company is hiring a Legal Counsel with experience of 2–4 years to join its team in Dubai. The role involves advising on a wide range of legal matters, managing complex issues involving multiple stakeholders, and supporting corporate, commercial, regulatory, privacy, and digital initiatives across the Middle East, North, and Sub-Sahara Africa regions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Advise on a variety of legal topics and manage complex legal matters involving multiple stakeholders.
• Lead legal aspects of corporate structuring, including incorporation of new entities and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including distributor agreements, inventory management contracts, and lease agreements.
• Provide legal oversight on distributor relations, including renewals, non-renewals, terminations, and dispute resolution.
• Manage legal workstreams for strategic projects, office relocations, and business closures in compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws across the Middle East, North, and Sub-Sahara Africa regions.
• Advise on data transfer requirements and amend regional agreements to include privacy provisions.
• Support global privacy initiatives, including review and localisation of privacy notices.
• Provide legal guidance in the event of data breaches and ensure compliance with notification requirements.
• Analyse regulatory issues and provide proactive risk management advice.
• Monitor legislative changes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Review and advise on terms and conditions for digital products and applications.

Eligibility

• Law degree (J.D., LL.B., or equivalent) from an accredited institution with an active license to practice law.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant legal experience in a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel in a multinational corporation.
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law within the MENA region, with preference for GCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, data privacy regulations, and commercial procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse complex matters, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

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, United Arab Emirates.

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