Business Segment
Global Growth Organization - MENAT
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GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com
Role Summary/Purpose
The Senior Counsel, Commercial for Middle East will have responsibility for structuring and negotiating a variety of strategic commercial contracts with GE's key customers throughout Middle East, with a particular focus on GE Healthcare's business. These multi-million dollar transactions typically include a wide range of GE equipment, software and service offerings.
Essential Responsibilities
- Working with the Commercial team as a business partner to identify opportunities to drive business forward and support growth opportunities, e.g. working with business development in structuring, negotiating and closing of complex transactions/ developing legal processes and templates for new business models - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating strategic business agreements and transactions - Advising the business on privacy, antitrust and advertising/promotional matters - Providing regulatory and compliance advice in conjunction with the Regulatory and Compliance specialist areas in GE - Managing outside counsel, when brought in to assist - In conjunction with the General Counsel MENAT (and other business counsel), managing / supporting the management of disputes and litigation - Supporting the development and maintenance of a strong culture of compliance including assisting with Compliance Investigations and supporting Compliance Projects - Applying combined business and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.
Qualifications/Requirements
- JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership.- 8 -10 years in regions business law experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department, including previous experience of drafting, negotiating and closing complex business transactions (i.e. purchase, sale and distribution agreements).- Previous experience in identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls.- Previous experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environment.- Ability to communicate using English and Arabic, and preferably also able to communicate in French.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience of the Healthcare industry and previous exposure to medical industry regulations - Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a highly regulated environment- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated teamwork skills - Adaptable/Flexible: Being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations - Clear thinking: Simplifying strategy into specific actions with clear accountability, making decisions with speed and accuracy based on best available information, and communicating priorities clearly and concisely - External focus: Understanding areas of law, regulations, risks, marketplace dynamics, industry trends, and the compliance landscape
Job Details
Date Posted: |
2014-10-17 |
Job Location: |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Job Role: |
Other |
Company Industry: |
Other |
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