Junior Legal Counsel

Legal Advice

Provide independent advice and support to all CPX business units on technology transactions, labour and employment matters, regulatory, compliance and intellectual property rights.

Contract Negotiation

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including non-disclosure agreements and T&C’s.
• Support business units with the development and revision of client and vendor agreements.

Compliance

• Assist the General Counsel in the rollout and implementation of CPX’s compliance program.
• Draft and implement policies and procedures, including policies related to labour law, supplier code of conduct, trade compliance, and data privacy and security.a
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and any procedures required by CPX customers and other partners.
• Deliver trainings to CPX employees and other stakeholders on the above policies and procedures.
• Help cross-functional teams with risk management and providing advice on enforcement of CPX policies and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external investigations, inquiries, and potential disputes.
• Resolve issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
• Maintain compliance tracking system and risk register.

Skills/Certifications (Technical & Non-Technical)

• Genuine interest in sharing skills and experience with legal and non-legal business colleagues.
• The desire to thrive in a fast-paced in-house environment and have a keen fascination with technology and cyber-security products and services.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual (Arabic/English), but this is not an essential requirement for this position.
• Excellent analytical skills, good judgment, organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Client-service oriented, including strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proactive and positive team player.
• Capacity to manage many files simultaneously, work well under pressure and exercise initiative.
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities, whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to occasionally accommodate a flexible schedule.

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years' PQE dealing with complex commercial, M&A, Private Equity and international technology-related contracts.
• Articling or foundational legal experience at a leading law firm or corporate legal department is preferred.

Education

• Law degree from a recognized and reputable university.
• Admitted as an attorney, barrister and/or solicitor in Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States.
• MBA, LLM and CIPP certification are ideal, but not required.