LEGAL OFFICER

• Position:
  Legal Officer
• Work Location :
  Abu Dhabi
• Immediate Joining
• Must be Available in UAE

The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and advice to Al Sahraa Recruitment Services, ensuring compliance with all applicable UAE laws and regulations, with a particular emphasis on labor law. This role involves drafting and reviewing legal agreements, managing employee disputes, overseeing legal documentation, and advising on legal risks and strategies. The Legal Officer will play a critical role in safeguarding the company's legal interests and ensuring its operations adhere to the highest standards of legal compliance.

• Legal Counsel: Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the CEO, management, and various departments on a wide range of legal matters affecting the company's operations, with a primary focus on UAE labor law and general commercial law.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company's full compliance with all relevant UAE federal and local laws, regulations, decrees, and ministerial decisions, particularly those pertaining to recruitment, employment, immigration, and business licensing.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's business activities, contracts, and operational procedures. Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal exposure.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development, review, and implementation of internal legal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure they are robust, compliant, and aligned with legal best practices and company objectives.

• Agreement Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements and contracts, including but not limited to:
  • Client service agreements (recruitment contracts, service level agreements)
  • Employment contracts (for both internal staff and deployed manpower)
  • Subcontractor agreements
  • Vendor and supplier contracts
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
• Legal Documentation: Prepare, review, and manage all legal documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal requirements. This includes official letters, notices, legal opinions, and corporate governance documents.
• Contractual Compliance: Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence by all parties, advising on potential breaches and remedies.

• Employee Dispute Management: Manage and resolve employee disputes, grievances, and disciplinary matters in accordance with UAE labor law and company policies. This includes conducting investigations, mediating conflicts, and advising on appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Labor Court Representation: Represent the company in labor court proceedings, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) hearings, and other relevant governmental bodies for employee-related disputes.
• Termination Procedures: Advise on and oversee the legal aspects of employee termination, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and minimizing legal risks.
• HR Support: Collaborate closely with the Human Resources department to ensure HR practices and policies are legally sound and compliant.

• Manpower Regulations: Possess in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the specific legal and regulatory framework governing manpower supply companies in the UAE, including licensing requirements, visa processes, and sponsorship obligations.
• Work Location Familiarity: Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and practical experience with the legal and operational landscape across all manpower company work locations in Abu Dhabi, including free zones and mainland regulations.
• Immigration Law: Advise on immigration laws and procedures relevant to the recruitment and deployment of expatriate workers, including visa applications, residency permits, and labor cards.

• Litigation Support: Manage and oversee all litigation matters involving the company, coordinating with external legal counsel where necessary. This includes…