Summary
Tawazun Council is seeking a Legal Specialist to support defence and security procurement and acquisition activities in Abu Dhabi. The role reviews complex contracts and procurement orders, advises on legal and commercial terms, supports negotiations, and assesses contractual risks and disputes. It also covers compliance with UAE requirements and relevant international rules, including export controls. Applicants need at least 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree; a master's degree, legal admission or professional membership, and relevant certifications are preferred.
The posting
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LOCATION UAE, Abu Dhabi
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 5 Years
REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree
REFERENCE JO-00042
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Scope / Key Responsibilities
- Review high-value and complex contracts, procurement orders, and related agreements involving the stakeholders, security entities, and other relevant government stakeholders.
- Review and advise on contractual terms and conditions, obligations, liabilities, risks, and commercial provisions.
- Provide legal support in the negotiation, drafting, review, and finalization of procurement and acquisition-related contracts.
- Ensure contracts and procurement orders comply with applicable UAE laws, regulations, government requirements, and approved legal frameworks.
- Assess legal and contractual risks associated with defence and security procurement and acquisition activities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Coordinate with the security entities, Corporate Legal, and relevant internal stakeholders on complex contractual and legal matters.
- Review applicable international requirements relating to defence procurement, including export controls, permits, and international restrictions.
- Develop and maintain standard contract templates, clauses, and approved terms and conditions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Review contractual amendments, variations, extensions, and other changes from a legal and contractual perspective.
- Support the assessment and resolution of contractual disputes, claims, breaches, penalties, and other contract-related matters.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Qualification / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law and preferred Master’s Degree (LLM) in Commercial Law, Contract Law, or a related legal discipline. Admission to practice law or membership in a recognized legal or professional association is preferred.
- Professional certification or specialized training in Contract Management, Commercial Contracts, Procurement Law, or Government Procurement is preferred.
- Certification or training in international trade compliance, export controls, or ITAR is an advantage, particularly for defence and security procurement.