Chief Specialist - Legal Affairs

Organization: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Specialist - Legal Affairs (25001593)Job Description Chief Specialist - Legal Affairs - (25001593) Job Description JOB PURPOSEConduct studies and provide advice/recommendations pertaining to cases and grievances of RTA againstoutsiders or litigation by external parties against RTA. Apply legislations and develop proposalsKEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIESProvide expertise and technical advice in all matters and issues related to legal matters including preparationand drafting and review of draft related laws and local orders and regulatory decisions.Review contracts and agreements between RTA and relevant stakeholders including terms and conditions tooutline the relationship between them and support RTA in all contracts concluded with other parties.# Prepare, review and study legal notes and arguments filed against the organization and reply accordingly.Prepare and deliver training programs for staff, participate in RTA publications and releases from legalperspective.Develop RTA business and services from legal perspective with coordination with other departments todevelop legislations governing all services provided by these departments.Prepare database of international, regional and local legal systems related to the legislation in the field oftransport, so as to benefit from it in the legislative field.Perform other related duties as assignedDevelop procedural and legal guidelines for analyzing legislation and regulatory issues.Liaise with Dubai Government Legal Department and other government departments in respect to legalmatters relating to RTA.Prepare and draft agreements and memorandums of understanding in order to build and develop successfulpartnerships and relations with strategic stakeholders.Prepare acceptance or rejection of compromising settlement offers and find the best solutions and agreement.Review and prepare draft legislation in relation to RTA's roles and responsibilities such as Decrees, Laws &Regulations to present them to the Ruler's Court or the Executive Council for approval and amend the existinglegislation as required.Prepare, review and edit reports, correspondences and other legal documents for top management in effectiveway.Conduct legal studies and provide recommendations for legal studies and projects to support all departments.Participate in preparing compromise and conciliation agreements concluded by RTA with others.Review and develop policies, procedures and methodologies relevant to legal aspect and provide observationsand comments on them.Review, study and evaluate contracts and agreement to meet RTA requirement and standard and minimize therisk and responsibility of RTA .Manage and prepare the necessary legal procedures relevant to Cases and Grievances and Arbitration filed byor against the RTA.Provide legal advice on issues related to Laws and legislations and to indicate the need for compliance andimplementation in accordance with those provisions.Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case whenrequired.Conduct research to find best practices regarding contracts and agreements to improve RTA standards incontracts and agreements.Prepare and set the necessary Legal Grounds to solve complaints and grievances with legal aspects andcoordinate and follow up with the concerned departments.Monitor the Federal and transportation industry publications for early identification of legislative, regulatoryor economic impact on the RTA’s operations. Qualifications CRITICAL COMPETENCIESA. Behavioral Competenciescreativity & innovationexcellence in executioncommunity servicepositive energyB. Technical Competencies Legislations & Laws KnowledgeLegal Training Skills KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEducation Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized university with minimum 11 years of working experience, ORMasters in Law from a recognized university with minimum 9 years of working experience SkillsResults-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detailorientationGoal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coachesemployees to meet high performance standardsComputer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applicationsInnovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multipleconcurrent projects.Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamliningcomplex work processes.Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.10 years of relevant working experience.Resourceful team player who excels at

Education: Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university with minimum 11 years of working experience, OR Masters in Law from a recognized university with minimum 9 years of working experience. Technical Competencies: Legislations & Laws Knowledge; Legal Training Skills. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Computer-literate with extensive software proficiency; highly analytical thinking; exceptional listener and communicator; results-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; innovative problem-solver; flexible team player. Behavioral Competencies: creativity & innovation, excellence in execution, community service, positive energy. Additional competencies: strong drafting and review capabilities for laws, regulations, contracts, and legal documents; experience with legal notes, memoranda, and briefs; ability to conduct legal research and provide recommendations; experience in liaison with government departments; experience in arbitration and settlement processes.

Conduct studies and provide advice/recommendations pertaining to cases and grievances involving RTA; apply legislation and develop proposals. Provide expertise and technical advice in all legal matters including preparation, drafting, and review of draft laws, local orders, and regulatory decisions. Review contracts and agreements to outline relationships and support RTA in all contracts concluded with others. Prepare, review, and study legal notes and arguments; prepare and deliver staff training; contribute to legal publications and releases. Develop RTA business and services from a legal perspective; coordinate with other departments to develop legislations governing services. Prepare databases of international, regional, and local legal systems. Develop procedural and legal guidelines for analyzing legislation and regulatory issues. Liaise with Dubai Government Legal Department and other government departments. Prepare and draft agreements and MOUs to build partnerships with strategic stakeholders. Assess offers and settlements and determine best solutions. Review and prepare draft legislation related to RTA's roles for approval; amend existing legislation as required. Prepare, review, and edit reports and legal documents for top management. Conduct legal studies and provide recommendations to support departments. Participate in compromise and conciliation agreements. Review, study, and evaluate contracts and agreements to meet RTA requirements and minimize risk. Manage legal procedures related to cases, grievances, and arbitration. Provide legal advice on laws and regulations and ensure compliance. Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments, and testimony. Conduct research to identify best practices for contracts and agreements. Prepare and set legal grounds to resolve complaints and grievances and coordinate with concerned departments. Monitor Federal and transportation industry publications for regulatory or economic impact on RTA operations.