Associate/Experienced Associate | Junior Lawyer Deloitte

The successful candidate will be supporting the client facing teams within contractual and commercial negotiations, as well as supporting practitioners on engagement risk management. The role will also involve supporting the business on jurisdictional legislation across the Middle East (including Free Zones). This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the Deloitte network, broadening your knowledge and building your competencies and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and negotiating engagement contracts, including Master Service Agreements and Framework Agreements (both Deloitte terms and client-imposed terms) including direct discussions with clients and their legal advisers
• Reviewing of Non-Disclosure Agreements, hold harmless letters, Deloitte inter-firm agreements, sub-contractor agreements and teaming agreements
• Reviewing of supplier/vendor contracts to support the business procurement requirements
• Responding to legal, jurisdictional and regulatory changes, reviewing existing and developing new policies and procedures
• Answering ad-hoc risk and legal queries
• Developing a deep understanding of our service offerings and developing a good understanding of our contractual risk tolerances in the context of commercial negotiations
• Working as a business partner, developing practical commercial solutions for Deloitte s business and client service teams - enabling them to provide excellent client service while managing Deloitte s risk
• Work, including independently, within an environment where requirements change frequently and therefore this role is also likely to change and expand with time
• Maintaining the library of Deloitte s contractual templates
• Maintaining policies and procedures
• Building a network throughout the risk functions across the member firms