Assistant Manager - Legal Counsel Deloitte

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts of various nature, including Cloud / Software license agreements, service agreements, leases, NDAs, supplier agreements, and internal firm arrangements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, compliance obligations, and standard terms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes.

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk (Primary Focus - Established Experience Required)

• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting firm operations across multiple Middle East jurisdictions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, and professional services requirements, and assess their impact on the firm.
• Support implementation of internal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards in line with Deloitte Middle East and global requirements.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, support audits, and assist in managing interactions with regulators and authorities.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Quality & Ethics, and leadership to ensure consistent application of regulatory obligations.

General Legal Advisory (Generalist Role)

• Provide day-to-day legal support on a broad range of operational, commercial, and governance-related matters affecting the firm.
• Assess legal risk and propose pragmatic, business-aligned solutions.
• Support firm-wide legal initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Corporate Affairs Support (When required)

• Support corporate matters such as:
• Drafting and reviewing resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate documentation
• Assisting with entity compliance, filings, and governance documentation
• Coordinate with the corporate affairs team to ensure regulatory and governance alignment.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.