General Counsel Commercial Corporate

Job description:

Summary Description

• The Legal Counsel is responsible for the execution and operational ownership of legal work across contracts, legal advisory, dispute management, and compliance support. This position reports to the Head of Business Administration and operates under the legal governance framework defined by HQ Legal and regional leadership. Although the role is positioned with the BA team as an individual contributor, it is granted authority and autonomy in matters related to legal authority and governance.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the organization, including legal advice and interpretation, assessment of legal risks, drafting and review of agreements and contracts, dispute and litigation management, oversight of outside counsel, and legal support for assigned contracts and new business initiatives.

[Strategic Leadership]

• Develop and implement the legal strategy aligned with the Hyundai and RHQ’s business goals
• Oversee the legal department’s budget and resources

[Legal Counsel and Advisory]

• Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of legal matters, including distributorship agreement, litigation, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Manage external counsel relationships and optimize legal spend

[Contract Management]

• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial contracts
• Develop and implement contract management processes and systems

[Litigation Management]

• Manage and oversee litigation matters, including pre-litigation strategies, discovery, and trial preparation
• Develop and implement litigation prevention strategies
• Work closely with external counsel to achieve optimal outcomes

[Risk Management]

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks
• Conduct regular risk assessments and provide recommendations to management

• Independently manage assigned legal matters, contracts, and disputes within approved frameworks.
• Recommend legal positions, risk mitigation actions, and settlement approaches to the General Counsel.
• Escalate high-risk, precedent-setting, or material matters to the General Counsel without delay.

[Education/Certification]

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; a major in Law is preferred
• Legal qualification or bar admission is a must

[Experience]

• Experience in an in-house legal team is preferred.
• Exposure to litigation and/or legal advisory work in the U.A.E is an advantage.
• Experience related to data protection or data privacy matters is a plus.
• Prior experience with distributor or agency agreements is a plus.
• Experience in the automotive industry is considered an additional advantage.

[Skill/Knowledge]

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse internal teams.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Proactive attitude, accountability, and openness to new challenges.
• Professional approach to legal work, balancing risk awareness with practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of automobile industry regulations is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and regulations in the region of Middle East and Africa is a plus.

~Normal office duties in Region HQ