Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZ) is a government-owned company and acts as the master developer of public Free Zones and Development Zones within Jordan. The organization plays a key role in driving economic growth and investment in the country. JFDZ focuses on creating an environment that fosters economic development and provides businesses with unique opportunities to grow. The group’s mission is to support a thriving economy by offering infrastructure, incentives, and growth-oriented policies.
Position Description:
· Draft & review contracts and documents in relation to Human Resources from a legal perspective.
· Advise on, review, draft and negotiate all types of legal contracts and agreements such as, service & maintenance, management &Operation, NDA, MOU, POT, Shareholders Agreements, and all construction-related agreements in both Arabic & English.
· Assist the legal Director in any legal or compliance issues.
· Draft legal documents, letters, agreements, undertakings, legal opinions and notices which are referred to the legal department to ensure that the company's interests are fully protected.
· Review and standardize contracts and develop standardized agreements.
· Provide prompt and correct legal opinion on all contracts to be signed by the company addressing all issues.
· Research and provide legal opinions on complex issues.
· Proactively propose appropriate legal structures for transactions to minimize costs and increase legal protection.
· Investigate, negotiate and legally advise on legal disputes and claims.
· Assist in developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal or compliance requirements.
· Develop and implement strategies for effective contract management and ensure all contracts are stored, tracked, and monitored for performance and compliance.
· Advise on impending changes to legislation proactively and propose operational changes to cater to developments in the law for greater compliance and best practices.
· Liaise with external lawyers/firms on legal matters and leverage their expertise; Assist the company with engagement of external legal counsel.
· Collaborate with various departments (e.g, finance, operations, procurement) to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and business interests are protected.
· General advisory on legal aspects related to the project and assuring that the Company's interests are well preserved as per the contract and applicable laws and regulations.
· Follow up on all legal matters related to the project and to the Company's corporate requirements.
· Resolve disputes or issues related to contracts, including renegotiations or potential breach situations.
· Prepare and maintain accurate records of contract audits, compliance reports, and any issues related to contract performance.
· Advise on all legal aspects related to the contract and its requirements in order to maintain and preserve the Company's rights and entitlement in relation thereto:
1- Advise on, review and draft all necessary correspondence and claims to be addressed to the parties to the contract.
2- Attend meetings whenever requested by the Company, review, and advise on minutes of meetings upon request.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law; master’s degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 12 years of related experience.
- Membership of the Jordanian Bar Association.
- Ability to draft, review agreements & contracts.
- Excellent command in English and Arabic languages.
