Legal Consultant

The organization is seeking a short-term legal consultant with 5-7 years of UAE legal experience in corporate law and KYC processes. The consultant will develop a Legal Delegation of Authority framework aligned with UAE laws and policies; assist in creating the Legal Strategy 2025; review and create agreement templates per Legal SOPs; conduct UAE legislation research and prepare presentations; oversee KYC procedures and update tracking systems; and manage document storage and sharing according to SOPs.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills in English and Arabic, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, a bachelor's degree in civil law (master's is advantageous), and demonstrates high professionalism, ethical standards, attention to detail, and adaptability.

• Legal Strategy 2025:
  • Deliverables:
    • Develop and produce the organization's Legal Strategy for 2025 in alignment with the Operations Unit Strategy and UAE regulatory requirements.
    • The strategic plan document should detail the legal objectives, initiatives, timelines, and required resources.
    • Create a risk assessment identifying potential legal risks and proposed mitigation strategies.
    • Prepare presentation materials for executive briefings on the Legal Strategy 2025.
    • Create a comprehensive Legal Delegation of Authority (DOA) template that includes key agreement provisions and incorporates approval thresholds based on the value of agreements, specifying when higher-level approvals (e. g. , DG, COO, CMO, Head, Manager) are required.
• Review of Agreements and Template Creation:
  • Deliverables:
    • Analyze and provide quality reviews to ensure compliance and efficiency with legal standards and organizational policies, and include recommended revisions, when required.
    • Develop standardized agreement templates tailored to the organization's needs, when required.
    • Establish and document processes to ensure future agreements are in adherence to Legal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• UAE Legislation Research and Presentation Preparation:
  • Deliverables:
    • Conduct thorough research on UAE legislation, including laws, regulations, circulars, judgments, and resolutions.
    • Prepare a detailed presentation on the hierarchy and application of UAE legal instruments.
    • Compile a comprehensive research report with annotated references.
    • Design a professionally formatted presentation summarizing key findings.
    • Develop supplementary materials for internal training or reference purposes.
• Lead and Handle Know Your Customer (KYC) Processes:
  • Deliverables:
    • Oversee and strengthen Legal KYC procedures to ensure full compliance with internal policies such as the organization's Donation & Fundraising Policy and the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development's inspection sheets, and UAE regulations.
    • Update and implement the Legal KYC tracking system using platforms like Monday. com, Excel, and email where applicable.
    • Develop a KYC Policy and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
    • Create KYC compliance checklists and verification forms reflecting the new requirements.
    • Provide regular updates and reports on KYC activities and compliance status.
• Document Management and Sharing:
  • Deliverables:
    • Organize and store legal agreements for efficient retrieval in accordance with Legal Agreements SOPs accessible to authorized personnel.
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Deliverables:
    • Weekly Meeting Agendas: Prepare and share agendas before each meeting to outline discussion points.
    • Weekly Progress Reports: Summarize activities completed, ongoing tasks, and any issues requiring attention.
    • Meeting Minutes: Document key discussions, decisions, and action items from each meeting, and distribute to relevant internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in civil law from a UAE-accredited university.
• Master's degree in civil law (LLM) or related field is advantageous.

• Language Proficiency:
  • Fluency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience in the UAE.
  • Demonstrated expertise in corporate law, contract management, and legal strategy development.
  • Experience with Legal KYC processes.
• Knowledge and Expertise:
  • In-depth understanding of UAE legal systems, including federal and local laws.
  • Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
  • Familiarity with developing and implementing legal policies and procedures.
• Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
  • Ability to interpret UAE legislation and convey it clearly.
  • Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Personal Attributes:
  • High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the organization.
  • Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Tools Proficiency:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (document drafting and formatting).
  • Proficient in PowerPoint (creating in-depth and brief presentations).
  • Knowledge of internal KYC tracking tools (e. g. , Monday. com, Excel).

• Emirates Nature-WWF Focus: Acts as a member of Emirates Nature-WWF, placing higher priority on Emirates Nature-WWF goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area's actions on others to ensure holistic Emirates Nature-WWF outcomes.
• External Orientation: Looks outwards ensuring WWF stays relevant, continues to anticipate and adapt to external environmental and global trends.
• Delivering Quality Outcomes: Establishes stretch goals, plans, using best judgment and takes responsibility for planning to and delivering on outcomes.
• Building Working Relationships: Builds collaborative relationships through the understanding and development of other's and own ideas.
• Communicating Effectively: Uses appropriate means of communication to convey messages, seeks input from others and ensures understanding.
• Leading Teams: Develops direction and shared purpose, builds a team through coaching to ensure the accomplishment of goals and high-level team performance.
• Leading Change: Encourages and seeks out innovative solutions and brings people on a journey constructively and empathetically.
• Managing Resources: Makes the right judgments based on financial and resource availability.
• Establishing Strategic Direction.