Legal Counsel, Contracts
Posted 9 days ago
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Responsibilities include managing the contract lifecycle, from initiation and drafting to negotiation, execution, and record-keeping. You will work closely with internal business units to understand their contractual needs and provide practical legal solutions. A thorough understanding of contract law, including familiarity with various types of agreements (e.g., service agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements), is essential. You will also assist in developing and implementing contract templates and playbooks.
The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent, be admitted to practice law, and have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in contract law, preferably within a corporate legal department or law firm. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders. This hybrid position requires regular attendance at our office in **Manama, Capital, BH**, with the flexibility for remote work. We are looking for a proactive team player who can manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately.
Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts
Posted 3 days ago
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Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts
Posted 11 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and licensing agreements.
- Provide legal guidance and support to business units on contractual matters, risk assessment, and compliance.
- Ensure all contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and risk appetite.
- Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to execution and termination, including maintaining a contract database.
- Advise on contract interpretation and assist in resolving contractual disputes.
- Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting commercial contracts and business operations.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various commercial law issues.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, sales, and finance departments, to ensure efficient contract processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of contract templates and standard clauses.
- Support other legal department initiatives as required.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
- Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a significant focus on commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex contractual terms.
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial law, and business practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in legal research databases and contract management software.
- Experience working within the GCC region is a significant advantage.
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts
Posted 21 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of sophisticated commercial contracts, including but not limited to, master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and procurement contracts.
- Provide strategic legal counsel to business units on contractual matters, advising on risk assessment, negotiation strategies, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable local and international laws and regulations, and align with the company's risk appetite and policies.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across various departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, R&D, Finance) to understand business needs and translate them into legally sound agreements.
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and terminations, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
- Assist in the development and implementation of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Advise on intellectual property protection within commercial agreements.
- Support business development initiatives by providing legal guidance on new ventures and strategic partnerships.
- Conduct legal research on relevant commercial law issues and provide timely legal opinions.
- Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized contractual matters as needed.
- Stay updated on evolving legal and regulatory landscapes impacting commercial transactions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal service delivery within the organization.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.
- A valid license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in commercial contract law, gained from a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel for a global organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional agreements.
- Strong understanding of contract principles, commercial law, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously in a remote work environment.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience in the technology, manufacturing, or service industries is a plus.
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts
Posted 21 days ago
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Remote Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts
Posted 17 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to, service agreements, supply agreements, partnership agreements, licensing agreements, and NDAs.
- Providing expert legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
- Collaborating closely with business development, sales, procurement, and other internal teams to understand their needs and provide effective legal solutions.
- Ensuring all contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management strategies.
- Managing contract lifecycles, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.
- Advising on regulatory compliance related to commercial activities.
- Developing and maintaining standard contract templates and playbooks.
- Staying current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of legal department initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, be admitted to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction, and have a minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial contract law, preferably within a corporate legal department or a reputable law firm. Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements is essential. Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and risk mitigation strategies is required. Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills are vital. The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality legal work in a remote setting is crucial for this role.
Blockchain Developer - Smart Contracts
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on blockchain platforms.
- Write secure, efficient, and auditable smart contract code (e.g., Solidity).
- Develop decentralized applications (dApps) and integrate them with smart contracts.
- Collaborate with architects and product managers on technical specifications.
- Implement security best practices for smart contracts and dApps.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
- Research and integrate new blockchain technologies and tools.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in blockchain environments.
- Stay up-to-date with blockchain trends, security threats, and best practices.
- Contribute to the overall blockchain strategy and roadmap.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in blockchain development, with a focus on smart contracts.
- Proficiency in Solidity and experience with the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Familiarity with other blockchain platforms and smart contract languages.
- Experience with Web3.js, Ethers.js, or similar libraries.
- Understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and token standards.
- Knowledge of cryptography and security principles related to blockchain.
- Experience with dApp development and front-end integration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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Corporate Counsel - Commercial Contracts
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including but not limited to, service agreements, supply agreements, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
- Advise internal business units on contractual risks, obligations, and compliance matters.
- Ensure all contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
- Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to execution and renewal, utilizing contract management systems where applicable.
- Conduct legal research and provide opinions on complex legal issues related to commercial transactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, sales, finance, and operations, to support business initiatives.
- Assist in the development and implementation of standardized contract templates and legal processes.
- Identify potential legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Stay current with changes in relevant laws and regulations that may impact the company's commercial activities.
- Support the General Counsel and senior management on various legal matters as needed.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.
- Admission to practice law in Bahrain or relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law, with a primary focus on commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Experience in a law firm followed by in-house experience is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload in a hybrid environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding of Bahraini business law and corporate governance principles is highly advantageous.
Blockchain Developer - Smart Contracts
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts using languages such as Solidity, Rust, or Go.
- Develop and integrate smart contracts with front-end applications and other blockchain protocols.
- Ensure the security and performance of smart contracts through rigorous testing, auditing, and optimization.
- Collaborate with the development team to define technical requirements and architectural designs for blockchain-based systems.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and enforce best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology, cryptography, and smart contract security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to smart contracts and decentralized applications.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of blockchain network infrastructure.
- Research and evaluate new blockchain platforms and technologies.
- Document technical designs, smart contract logic, and API specifications.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, etc.
- Strong proficiency in smart contract programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper, Rust).
- Solid understanding of blockchain principles, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
- Experience with popular blockchain development frameworks and tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js, Ethers.js).
- Familiarity with common smart contract vulnerabilities and best practices for secure development.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with dApp development and UI integration is a plus.
Blockchain Developer - Smart Contracts
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polygon).
- Write high-quality, well-documented, and maintainable smart contract code using languages like Solidity, Rust, or Vyper.
- Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other developers to define blockchain requirements and architecture.
- Integrate smart contracts with front-end applications and back-end services.
- Conduct thorough security audits and code reviews of smart contracts to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Research and stay updated on the latest blockchain technologies, protocols, and industry best practices.
- Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to smart contract execution and blockchain integration.
- Contribute to the development of decentralized applications (dApps) and related blockchain infrastructure.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Document technical specifications, architecture, and development processes.
- Engage with the blockchain community and contribute to open-source projects where applicable.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in blockchain development, with a strong focus on smart contract programming.
- Proficiency in smart contract development languages such as Solidity, Rust, or Vyper.
- Experience with blockchain development frameworks and tools (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Ganache).
- Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
- Experience with token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721) and DeFi protocols.
- Familiarity with Web3 technologies and libraries (e.g., Web3.js, Ethers.js).
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote team environment.
- Experience with security best practices for smart contracts and blockchain applications.
- Knowledge of different blockchain architectures and protocols is a plus.