Job Ref.: NKL/FH/HR/2014/003
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Employer: Nakheel Properties
Job Type: Permanent
Eligibility: Any
About Us
Nakheel is one of the world’s largest real estate developers. Driven by the desire to become an influential part of realising Dubai’s vision for the 21st century − creating a world-class destination for living, business and tourism, Nakheel has built up an iconic portfolio of innovative landmark projects.
With a host of world-renowned projects that span a range of sectors – residential, commercial, retail and leisure, Nakheel developments form an integral part of Dubai’s landscape, creating a legacy built on thought leadership and pioneering innovation that will inspire generations to come.
Job Description:
- Provide prompt legal advice on any queries – internal or from BUs to avoid delays in obtaining such information.
- To represent the company at the Rent Committee and Dubai Courts
- Be a part of an internal team handle defaulter cases without having to seek legal assistance externally and hence save costs.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Bilingual proficiency – a must (English/Arabic)
- Legal expertise within the UAE
- Work experience in the relevant area (with government bodies)
- Proficiency in MS Office 2010
Job Duties:
Legal:
- Provide Prompt legal advice on any queries – internal or from BUs
- Input on procedures with external Government bodies
- Attend bounced cheque court hearings with the commercial department
- Prepare MOU with government
- Co-ordinate with internal legal department as required
Expired Contracts case/Service Charge defaulter cases/Multiple bounced cheque cases:
- Attend Rent Committee and main Court hearings
- Draft legal notices for defaulter cases
- Co-ordinate with team on details of defaulter cases
- Provide feedback and updates to BUs
Power of Attorneys:
- Ensure the POAs are verified and accurate prior the execution
- Attending the execution of POAs at the notary public with authorised signatories
- Obtaining the original executed POAs from the notary public and hand them over to the legal department.
Key Success Factors
- Timely completion of all tasks assigned
- Coordination with Compliance and BU Heads
Job Context & Complexity
- Work closely with the team and section head to complete assigned tasks.
- Understand the work flow and all related processes within the department and external government bodies.
- Maintain a rapport with the government bodies to enable co-ordination and accomplishment of assigned tasks
Boundaries & Decision Making Authority
- Provide legal advice and support to the department in the interpretation and implementation of corporate polices & procedures.
Deadline Date: 27/03/2014
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