Senior/Assistant Manager | QRS - Legal Counsel Deloitte

The successful candidate will be supporting the client facing teams within contractual and commercial negotiations, as well as supporting practitioners on engagement risk management. The role will also involve supporting the business on jurisdictional legislation across the Middle East (including Free Zones). This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the Deloitte network, broadening your knowledge and building your competencies and skills.

• Reviewing and negotiating engagement contracts, including Master Service Agreements and Framework Agreements (both Deloitte terms and client-imposed terms) including direct discussions with clients and their legal advisers
• Reviewing of Non-Disclosure Agreements, hold harmless letters, Deloitte inter-firm agreements, sub-contractor agreements and teaming agreements
• Reviewing of supplier/vendor contracts to support the business procurement requirements
• Responding to legal, jurisdictional and regulatory changes, reviewing existing and developing new policies and procedures
• Answering ad-hoc risk and legal queries
• Developing a deep understanding of our service offerings and developing a good understanding of our contractual risk tolerances in the context of commercial negotiations
• Working as a business partner, developing practical commercial solutions for Deloitte s business and client service teams - enabling them to provide excellent client service while managing Deloitte s risk
• Work, including independently, within an environment where requirements change frequently and therefore this role is also likely to change and expand with time
• Supporting the Quality and Risk Management team in its advice to Deloitte s senior management and practitioners on general legal and risk management issues, based on an understanding and appreciation of the key business risks
• Assisting with legal policy changes (including changes to Deloitte standard terms and conditions as and when necessary)
• Drafting, implementing and maintaining standard contracting procedures and processes
• Maintaining the library of Deloitte s contractual templates
• Maintaining policies and procedures
• Building a network throughout the risk functions across the member firms

Leadership capabilities:

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business