Risk Advisory | Internal Client Services | Assistant Manager – Legal Reviewer

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Risk Advisory | Internal Client Services | Assistant Manager – Legal Reviewer

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You\’ll understand that Deloitte is a Global brand with an uninterrupted presence since 1926. It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

A career in Risk Advisory is all about helping our clients managing the risk and uncertainty, from the boardroom to the network. The spectrum of risk is broad, and our core competencies encompass control assurance, internal audit, corporate governance, risk management and risk & regulatory consulting including IT security services. By becoming a Risk Advisory professional with Deloitte & Touche Middle East means that you will gain a wealth of knowledge& experience across a wide spectrum of industries. Diversity is not just a part of the business landscape in the region but also an integral part of Deloitte & Touche Middle East. Just as we are committed to seeing our clients excel, we are committed to providing you with the right environment to learn and grow and to tailor a career to your needs.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

– Lead the way
– Serve with integrity
– Take care of each other
– Foster inclusion
– Collaborate for measurable impact

During your tenure as a Legal Reviewer, you will support the Risk Advisory Middle East – Internal Client Services – Quality Risk Management team in working on legal practice initiatives including but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

Legal:

– Primary reviewer for contracts and legal documents.
– Review ongoing projects on any lifecycle – legal, reputational, or other risks.
– Liaise with relevant leadership, functions or industries to ensure that legal risk has been identified and recommend actions or safeguards to be implemented.
– Provide legal and legal risk management advice on contract management, contracting risk and deal structuring.
– Formulate legal opinion and disseminate as communication.
– Interpretation and advice on legal documentation.

Contract Negotiation:

– Manage contractual landscape end to end from Opportunity until close-out of Engagement.
– Assess legal implications of various opportunities and implementation for Engagements.
– Prepare, review and modify contractual mediums to assist and support various delivery activities.
– Negotiate, review and draft commercial legal documentation for business transactions.

Contract Management:

– Review, edit and negotiate Change Orders and Amendments to the Services Agreement.
– Review, edit and negotiate basic contracts and other transactional documents (e.g. SOWs, NDAs, Change Orders, and Amendments) throughout the continuance of the Engagement.
– Liaise with the Engagement management team, Central Risk and Office of General Council (OGC).
– Interpret expectations, obligations, assumptions and provide a business analysis for consideration, and coordinate and document change.
– Communicate expectations and standards with key stakeholders.
– Protect interests, property, confidential information and marks.
– Communicate and summarize contract and business deal proposition to present to leadership.

Service and Product Risk Management:

– Deep understanding of the different service and product offerings delivered in the Engagement together with their inherent risks.
– Classifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks, and implementing mitigations for the risks identified.
Leadership Capabilities:
– Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
– Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
– Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
– Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
– Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction