Lawyer with Office of the General Counsel - CW

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Description


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.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
The ME Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Team operates across all lines of
service and across the region to provide legal advice and support on a day-to-
day basis to client-facing teams, with the goal of supporting the operation
and growth of the business whilst taking appropriate risk decisions. There are
dedicated subject matter experts in each of the sub functions within the OGC
team who are available to support and consult with partners and engagement
teams on all legal, structural and dispute-related queries.
The lawyer hired for this position must operate with a pragmatic mindset and
be solution-oriented, with substantial experience in regulatory/litigation
matters as well as corporate transactions. He or she must demonstrate an
ability to balance risks identified with maintaining a commercial outlook in
the approach to answering queries.
The role is more than just following policies or processes and includes being
flexible in applying business judgment, understanding of the business, its
operations, products, and services. The lawyer should have deep relationships
with partners and other senior engagement team members within the business.
Primary duties and responsibilities
Financial
* Adheres to the OGC Budget.
Customers
* Support the ME Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and ME General Counsel (GC) on litigation, and corporate, commercial and regulatory KSA matters.
* Support KSA Partners on a daily basis on queries and contentious matters.
* Provide advice and support in relation to KSA regulatory matters, including providing interpretations of law and regulation to engagement teams to help them understand how regulations apply to the firm and to client engagements.
* Provide support on commercial and transactional matters.
* Take responsibility for the firm's response to regulatory inquiries and investigations in KSA, and act as the primary liaison with the regulators, public prosecutors, law enforcement and any other authorities as required following discussions with and guidance by the ME CRO and/or ME GC.
* Provide advice and support in dealing with liquidators and bankruptcy situations involving clients or ex-clients.
* Support on significant litigation matters, by leading on the internal investigations required in relation to litigation matters, and supporting in reviewing pleadings and filings, and working with technical experts.
* 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
* Produce guidance, templates, and update policies and procedures as necessary.
* Provide support and lead on sensitive regulatory matters.
* Review and redesign 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
Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date


Job ID: 413834WD
Industry: Not Applicable
Service: Internal Firm Services
Grade: Senior Manager
Location: Riyadh
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ملخص الوظيفة

  • المُعلن : PwC
  • تاريخ الإعلان : 31/01/2023
  • نوع العمل : -
  • مستوى الخبرة : -
  • المستوى التعليمي : -
  • مكان العمل : الرياض
  • الراتب : -
  • الهاتف : -

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