Overview

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS – Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

Those in corporate law at PwC will provide legal advice and support to clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. You will leverage experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks.

Primary duties and responsibilities
Financial

  • Adheres to the OGC Budget

Customers

  • Support Senior OGC members, ME Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and ME General Counsel (GC) on litigation matters arising in the UAE and elsewhere in the Middle East.
  • Provide advice and support in relation to all litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, researching legal issues, appearing before judicial and administrative bodies, and providing interpretations of law and regulation to engagement teams to help them understand how regulations apply to the firm and to client engagements.
  • Provide advice and support in dealing with a wide range of contentious or potentially contentious situations, including in relation to liquidators and bankruptcy situations involving clients or ex-clients.
  • Liaise with external counsel and other stakeholders involved in litigation matters as appropriate.
  • Provide updates to and work closely with Global firm R&Q and Global OGC teams as well as PwC UK OGC, on significant adverse matters.
  • Provide advice to engagement teams and LoS R&Q teams on all legal related areas of risk during an engagement lifecycle.
  • Liaise with other R&Q functions such as Independence, Compliance, AML etc for specialist advice.
  • Build relationships with the relevant LoS R&Q Leader, other R&Q Leaders, and LoS / IFS Partners and engagement teams.
  • Meet with the allocated LoS R&Q / IFS Leader to discuss key findings, areas of concerns and / or gather feedback.
  • Consult and escalate to the LoS R&Q Leader / OGC ME General Counsel as necessary.

Internal Process

  • Assist with producing guidance and templates, and assist with updating policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Provide support and lead on sensitive litigation matters.
  • Assist with reviewing and redesigning processes if needed.
  • Provide support to OGC projects as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with the relevant PwC Network standards, policies, and procedures.

Learning & Growth

  • Meet with relevant business stakeholders and LoS R&Q Partners regularly to ensure optimal relationships.
  • Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members.
  • Contribute to an environment of teamwork within the R&Q team.
  • Act as a key resource and liaise with other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Articles of Incorporation, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Finance, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Transactions, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Legal Advice, Legal Analysis, Legal Project Management, Legal Strategy, Optimism, Organization Restructuring, Organizing Legal Documents, Preparing Legal Strategies, Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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About PwC Middle East

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.