Legal and Corporate Affairs Director

Main Responsibilities:Legal and Corporate Affairs strategySetting the goals, initiatives, plans and monitor their execution to support THC strategy.Development and management of financial and human resource requirements (annual budget) of the department.- Direct, manage, guide and support employees in the execution of their work and develop them to improve performance.Governance- Lead the development of governance frameworks and systems (including charters, protocols, reporting requirements, internal controls & policies) across all entities, projects, and initiatives.- Lead the review of drafted governance frameworks and systems and provide final-stage endorsement (or feedback) for rollout to the entity, project, or initiative.- Lead the administration of effective systems for internal controls and regulatory compliance, ensuring that entities, projects and initiatives are compliant and remain in good legal standing.Monitor and maintain alignment of governance frameworks and systems (across all entities, projects, and initiatives) with leading practices & emerging regulatory requirements.Oversee compliance to governance across all projects, entities & initiatives, and work with superiors to resolve severe breaches in accordance with Board authority delegations.Provide advice and expertise, acting as an SME, relating to the governance frameworks, systems and leading practices to the different stakeholders (e.g. leadership teams, board members, others, as necessary).- Liaise and work alongside external advisors and representatives in matters relating to governance frameworks and systemsBoard and Committee SecretariatLead and provide any needed support to the Board Affairs team.Manage board correspondence and board and committee’s preparation including Board meeting logistics, invitations, meeting agenda and board/committee pack in compliance with internal procedures and board/committee members’ expectations.Validate and circulate board/committee meeting minutes and actions and participate in obtaining stakeholders approval in consultation with concerned stakeholders.Lead the follow-up on board/committee resolutions and action point, ensuring effective identification of any issues and decide on necessary actions to resolve issues as appropriate.Manage the induction training for new board/committee members, ensuring they are provided with adequate support and are on boarded effectively throughout the process.LegalMonitor the THC business progress from a legal perspective and come up with recommendations to correct any necessarily deviation.Manage, oversee and recommend in all Legal issues and represent THC in all courts such as labor, criminal, administrative, commercial etc. and ensure reserving THC’s right by promoting a professional legal practice Review and support the process excellence and departmental authority matrix and ensure complying with the Strategic Authority Matrix.Prepare and draft bylaw and policies and processes and take the lead in implementations. Contract ServicesLead the development of all contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding, whether administrative or commercialLead, manage and analyze all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and proceduresEnsure that contracts are in line with company policy and procedure and within the scope of its need.Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities LeadershipMonitor staff achievements, perform periodic performance appraisals, and provide guidance, coaching or training to direct reports in performing their delegated duties.Optimize the use of personal and team time/effort in carrying out assigned duties, to ensure work meets agreed standards for timeliness and qualityEnsure continuous monitoring of trends in the market and provide advice to leadership on potential initiativesServe as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to work and information. Perform any other duties assigned to him/her related to the nature of the work. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Law, or any related fieldMaster’s degree in a relevant field is a plusRelevant Professional Certification is preferred Experience & Skills 10 years of experience in Legal Affairs, Governance, or any related fieldExcellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and proceduresFull comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporationDemonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategiesExperience in managing, arranging, and attending Board/Committee meetings, minute taking, developing, and reviewing governance frameworks and internal control frameworksProficiency in English (mandatory) and Arabic Language (mandatory)Critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving, minutes taking, understanding of governance, policy drafting