Legal Trainee - GCC

Legal Trainee - GCC page is loaded## Legal Trainee - GCClocations: Al Khobar Head Office - Support functions - AL Gulf RHQ: Saudi Arabia, Riyadhtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R10079030This internship or traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical legal experience in a dynamic and multicultural environment. The intern will assist our legal team with various tasks and projects, contributing to the overall success of our organization and will reports to the GCC legal counsel and shall be based in Saudi Arabia. ## Key ResponsibilitiesThe Legal Trainee will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and the wider GCC management team, assisting with the following, but not limited to:* Contract Management: + Reviewing, drafting, and proofreading various commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), service contracts, vendor agreements, and lease agreements, ensuring compliance with local laws and internal policies. + Assisting with the establishment and maintenance of the contract database and filing system.* Legal Research and Analysis: + Conducting in-depth legal research on diverse topics, including commercial law, corporate law, labor law, regulatory compliance, data protection, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, with a specific focus on GCC jurisdictions. + Preparing legal memorandums and summaries of legal and regulatory developments impacting Air Liquide's operations in the region.* Corporate & Compliance Support: + Assisting with corporate secretarial duties, including the preparation of board resolutions, powers of attorney, and maintaining corporate records for various local entities. + Supporting the implementation and monitoring of internal compliance programs and policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, Competition Law, and trade sanctions). + Ensuring compliance with entity Delegation of Authority (“DoA”).* Litigation & Dispute Support: + Gathering and organizing documents and evidence in preparation for potential disputes or litigation. + Liaising with external counsel on active cases and administrative proceedings.* General Administrative Duties: + Managing and organizing the legal department's documentation, files, and correspondence. + Assisting with general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the legal function. ## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ## ## Required Qualifications & Skills* Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Candidates currently pursuing their final year of study, or those who have recently graduated, are welcome to apply.* Legal Knowledge: Basic understanding of commercial law, contract principles, and familiarity with or a keen interest in the legal framework of at least one GCC country.* Language Skills: + Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. + Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is essential..* IT Proficiency: Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong ability to use legal research databases.* Attributes: + Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. + High degree of integrity and professional discretion in handling confidential information. + Proactive, self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.**Our Differences make our Performance**At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.****Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** **!****We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through