Group General Counsel

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Key Relationships

• Internal: Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, SBU & BSU Heads
• External: Regulators, government agencies, law firms, strategic partners, and international authorities
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership, shaping corporate strategy with legal insight and foresight.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of group-wide governance, compliance, and legal/reputational risk management frameworks.
• Oversee the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including cross-border transactions.
• Provide expert counsel on corporate structure, regulatory affairs, data protection, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Ensure proactive compliance with evolving legal landscapes, including international trade, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as the principal representative of the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and government or regulatory engagements.
  
  

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnership. Oversee and manage all legal matters across AH, including its subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
• Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and protect the company’s interests. Establish standardised legal templates, policies, and governance structures across all subsidiaries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous legal innovation by leveraging legal technology, knowledge management tools, and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master’s in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.
  
  

Skills

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Governance & Compliance Expertise
• Contract & Transactional Excellence
• Regulatory and Policy Insight
• Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
• Risk Management & Decision-Making
• Communication & Negotiation
• International Mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master’s in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives & Key Results

Key Area Key Objectives Key Results Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Strengthen and enhance the existing governance framework to ensure continued compliance and proactive risk mitigation across all subsidiaries and jurisdictions.

• Governance framework reviewed and approved by the Board within 6 months.
• 100% of entities adopt updated compliance policies and procedures.
• Zero material regulatory breaches or penalties reported annually.
• Quarterly legal risk register submitted to the Board.
  
  

Strategic Legal Advisory &

Business Enablement

Provide proactive legal support that enables strategic growth, new market entry, and major business initiatives

• Legal input delivered on 100% of strategic projects (M&A, JVs, partnerships).
• Contribute to at least 3 strategic growth initiatives with demonstrable risk mitigation.
• 90%+ satisfaction rating from the Executive Committee and business units on legal advisory support.
  
  

M&A and Transactional

Leadership

Lead legal due diligence and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions

• Legal due diligence completed for 100% of targeted transactions.
• All transaction documents drafted and finalised within agreed timelines.
• Post-deal legal integration checklist completed with zero critical issues identified.
  
  

Contracting & Commercial

Excellence

Strengthen contract governance and improve efficiency, speed, and risk mitigation in all commercial agreements

• 95% of contracts reviewed and finalised within SLA timelines.
• Contract dispute incidents reduced by at least 20% year-on-year.
• Centralised contract management system implemented with >90% adoption.
  
  

Leadership & External

Stakeholder Engagement

Build a high-performing legal function and maintain strong relationships with regulators, authorities, and external

counsel.

• Legal department engagement score >85%.
• Preferred panel of external counsel established, reducing legal costs by 15%.
• Regular engagement with key regulators maintained (minimum 2 formal meetings annually per jurisdiction).
  
  

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