Emirates - Legal Services Manager - Finance
Job Description
Job Purpose
At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always Fly Better. As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we're driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a Legal Services Manager - Finance and provide strategic legal guidance that supports the seamless operation of our global business.Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your legal acumen will be instrumental in navigating complex challenges and shaping our continued success on a global stage.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled paralegal or junior lawyer to join the Group Legal - Finance team. Our finance team is responsible for supporting Emirates and dnata with all their financing requirements. Experience in aviation finance and/or corporate finance/general banking is preferred.The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail. This role will be reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (Finance).
In This Role, You Will- Work closely with (i) internal stakeholders, (ii) commercial counterparties, (iii) external law firms and (iv) government entities.
- Assist the Associate General Counsel in reviewing, drafting and negotiating LMA and aircraft financing transaction documentation.
- Preparing and maintaining conditions precedent checklists and arranging execution thereof.
- Assist the Associate General Counsel in identifying and clearly communicating legal and operational risks, and provide practical advice to mitigate such risks.
- Assist with post-closing formalities, to include internal and external communication.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:
- Recognised paralegal qualification with current certification; or
- Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (with 1-2 years post qualification experience).
- Previous experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
- If not qualified, paralegal holding 8+ Years.
- Strong academic background, excellent English language skills and experience with project management.
At Emirates Group, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!
Recruitment Process And Timeline
Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile.If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers.
If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.
Salary & Benefits
Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package.That's on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers