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Company Name : Info Arab Media (IAM)
Location : Dubai
Position : Head of Legal

Job Description : About the Role
Info Arab Media FZ-LLC is seeking a Head of Legal to join our existing team in the Headquarter located in Dubai, UAE. The Head of Legal is responsible to provide legal advice and expertise across all areas of broadcasting and digital media business, and across various locations and Bureaus.

The ideal candidate should possess intensive knowledge of the media laws across all publication platforms together with having strong IP and commercial drafting experience. He/she will advise on the implementation of key legal processes such as legal drafting, negotiations, and contracts. Part of his/her duties will be to provide mentorship to the legal department personnel and drive them to success.

Key Accountabilities
The selected candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:

Provide legal advice on various legal issues throughout Info Arab Media such as commercial contracts, dispute resolution, government funding agreements, regulatory, employment, and governance issues.
Manage the drafting and negotiation of the programming contracts (rights acquisitions, content licenses, commissions, etc.) across all Info Arab Media assets.
Oversee the provision of legal services to support all of Info Arab Media business across general topics, local acquisitions and all commercial affairs.
Oversee the implementation of legal guidelines and to ensure compliance with our ethical policies.
Support Head Office and Bureau team members through reading documentation and participating in the audit of existing contracts.
Represent Info Arab Media in ensuring the efficient handling and winning resolution of all negotiations and disputes.
Ensure all transactional legal work, particularly on major International contracts, are handled efficiently and effectively.
Research points of law and ensure that precedents and legal department templates are up-to-date.
Monitor the preparation of corporate documentation including Board documentation such as Board and shareholder resolution.
Provide guidance/legal advice on drafting and reviewing internal policies and procedures across all departments.
Qualifications & Experience

Ms. / BSc in Law. Bar certification will be a plus.8+ years of post-qualification experience in the media sector by working as an in-house legal counsel for a similar corporation or in a law firm.Understanding of the media sector in the region and the global industry trends is highly desirable.Proven experience in producing high-quality legal advice to the senior leadership for its internal and external affairs.Knowledge of technology, delivery platforms and digital privacy is highly desirable.Knowledgeable of the regulatory framework in the UAE and wider region is highly desirable.Experience of commercial contract drafting and negotiation.Good understanding of copyright law and legal rights.Excellent communication skills.Critical and commercial thinker.Sound judgment, planning and leadership skills.Fluency in English is required.

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