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They have a global portfolio of hotels and residences, and now seek a Legal Director to be based in Dubai.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">Reporting to an overseas headquartered SVP, you will lead divisional operations across Europe Middle East and Africa, though may assist with other jurisdictions as well from fantastic offices in Dubai&#8217;s DIFC. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black\">Well supported by peers, as well as outside counsel and advisors, you&#8217;ll have autonomy, growth and hotels sector work of the highest quality. The successful candidate will be offered a comprehensive expat-style benefits package.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: black\">So why this role in particular?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: black\">Rare opportunity to work for a leading brand name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black\">True EMEA remit with fast moving client growth plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black\">Interesting and challenging work, especially if you&#8217;re moving from private practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"color: black\">What you&#8217;ll be doing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actively coordinating crisis management and response.<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for creating and implementing global regulatory policy.<\/li>\n<li>Working closely with the business from top to bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"color: black\">Who you&#8217;ll likely need to be in order to succeed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are guideline criteria for the role, and please take the time to read and assess your suitability carefully:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Ideal candidate will need to be a common law qualified lawyer with strong exposure to regulatory, sanctions, investigations and compliance work.<\/li>\n<li>A guideline level of experience will be 8+ years.<\/li>\n<li>You will need to have trained, qualified or have experience from a recognised international standard law firm, or leading multinational.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is an amazing role, offering the chance to join an incredible brand. 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