Schneider Electric
Associate Legal Counsel, Corporate Legal
Dubai, UAEPosted 2 weeks ago
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- Salary
- AED 32k–50k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Legal & Compliance
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
As a member of Schneider Electric’s Corporate Legal Team, you will join a collaborative group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals. The Global Corporate Governance Team is seeking Legal Counsel based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to provide corporate governance and legal entity support for Schneider Electric Group entities in the Middle East and Africa. Manage regional corporate governance for Schneider Electric entities in the Middle East and Africa, including oversight of Mercator by Citco and other external corporate governance service providers or law firms, as well as related budgets and spend. Ensure corporate books, minute books, registers, and statutory records are maintained accurately and consistently for Schneider Electric subsidiaries in the region. Maintain corporate governance libraries, including regional materials and templates for Middle East and Africa entities. Maintain and update DiliTrust Governance, including routine and custom reports as requested. Prepare all governance-related documents and coordinate meetings of boards of directors, managers, shareholders, partners, and other governing bodies as required. Ensure Schneider Electric entities comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as internal Schneider Electric policies and procedures. Coordinate Middle East and Africa-specific corporate legal compliance activities, including annual filings, license renewals, beneficial ownership and economic substance reporting, corporate registrations, director and officer changes, powers of attorney, and other jurisdiction-specific statutory requirements. Support legal entity lifecycle matters across the region, including incorporations, internal restructurings, mergers, liquidations, dissolutions, and branch establishments or deregistrations. Support Schneider Electric’s M&A and Innovation Teams with acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, entity creation, corporate due diligence, antitrust filing information, and post-acquisition integration activities. Serve as the Regional Corporate Governance and Corporate Legal contact for the Middle East and Africa, partnering with Schneider Electric’s Business Legal, Business Leadership, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, Compliance, Procurement, Real Estate, and other stakeholders on governance initiatives and legal entity projects. Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting Schneider Electric entities in the Middle East and Africa and provide practical guidance on governance implications and compliance requirements. Support legal entity and data governance initiatives by maintaining accurate information in DiliTrust Governance and contributing to process improvements, controls, and reporting. Provide training and help develop templates, policies, procedures, playbooks, and other governance resources. Perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as required. About You Law degree with a focus on corporate law, business law, or a related field. Ideally 2+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance, corporate secretarial work, corporate law, or legal entity management, gained within a law firm, multinational corporation, or professional services firm. Experience supporting entities across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in the Middle East. Strong drafting, project management, advisory, analytical, and communication skills, with curiosity, responsiveness, and willingness to work in a large international environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a global team. Flexibility to work with colleagues in other countries and, on occasion, accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to other time zones. High integrity, sound business judgment, discretion, credibility, and professional ethics. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, DiliTrust Governance, or similar subsidiary management tools. Written and spoken Arabic and English are mandatory. Written and spoken French preferred. Bring your legal expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today! Rewards designed for you Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page. * Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available. 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Requirements
About You Law degree with a focus on corporate law, business law, or a related field. Ideally 2+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance, corporate secretarial work, corporate law, or legal entity management, gained within a law firm, multinational corporation, or professional services firm. Experience supporting entities across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in the Middle East. Strong drafting, project management, advisory, analytical, and communication skills, with curiosity, responsiveness, and willingness to work in a large international environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a global team. Flexibility to work with colleagues in other countries and, on occasion, accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to other time zones. High integrity, sound business judgment, discretion, credibility, and professional ethics. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, DiliTrust Governance, or similar subsidiary management tools. Written and spoken Arabic and English are mandatory. Written and spoken French preferred. Bring your legal expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today!
Responsibilities
As a member of Schneider Electric’s Corporate Legal Team, you will join a collaborative group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals. The Global Corporate Governance Team is seeking Legal Counsel based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to provide corporate governance and legal entity support for Schneider Electric Group entities in the Middle East and Africa. Manage regional corporate governance for Schneider Electric entities in the Middle East and Africa, including oversight of Mercator by Citco and other external corporate governance service providers or law firms, as well as related budgets and spend. Ensure corporate books, minute books, registers, and statutory records are maintained accurately and consistently for Schneider Electric subsidiaries in the region. Maintain corporate governance libraries, including regional materials and templates for Middle East and Africa entities. Maintain and update DiliTrust Governance, including routine and custom reports as requested. Prepare all governance-related documents and coordinate meetings of boards of directors, managers, shareholders, partners, and other governing bodies as required. Ensure Schneider Electric entities comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as internal Schneider Electric policies and procedures. Coordinate Middle East and Africa-specific corporate legal compliance activities, including annual filings, license renewals, beneficial ownership and economic substance reporting, corporate registrations, director and officer changes, powers of attorney, and other jurisdiction-specific statutory requirements. Support legal entity lifecycle matters across the region, including incorporations, internal restructurings, mergers, liquidations, dissolutions, and branch establishments or deregistrations. Support Schneider Electric’s M&A and Innovation Teams with acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, entity creation, corporate due diligence, antitrust filing information, and post-acquisition integration activities. Serve as the Regional Corporate Governance and Corporate Legal contact for the Middle East and Africa, partnering with Schneider Electric’s Business Legal, Business Leadership, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, Compliance, Procurement, Real Estate, and other stakeholders on governance initiatives and legal entity projects. Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting Schneider Electric entities in the Middle East and Africa and provide practical guidance on governance implications and compliance requirements. Support legal entity and data governance initiatives by maintaining accurate information in DiliTrust Governance and contributing to process improvements, controls, and reporting. Provide training and help develop templates, policies, procedures, playbooks, and other governance resources. Perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as required.
Skills
- corporate governance
- legal entity management
- due diligence
- M&A support
- antitrust filing information
- board coordination
- DiliTrust Governance
- Mercator by Citco
- corporate secretarial work
- finance and regulatory compliance
- project management
- policy and template development
- Arabic and English language proficiency
- French language (preferred)
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