Advises the General Counsel and other leadership of the institution regarding Sidra policies, programs, practices, and activities that are affected by legal considerations.

Maintains a collegial approach to problem-solving and a willingness to engage in clear and transparent dialogue about both legal and non-legal issues.

Works independently to manage timing and action plans for completing division’s functions and preparing correspondence, reports and other documents ahead of need.

Works independently to perform duties including creating and preparing routine materials, verifying, and editing all materials for accuracy and clarity.

Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel.

Supervising internal group for litigation and dispute management.

Researches and analyses law sources and complex legal issues, and prepares briefs/memorandums.

Reviews and prepares amendments to standard terms and conditions, if applicable.

Drafting, reviewing, approving and negotiating various contracts and agreements as needed.

Drafts and reviews letters and other legal documents, as needed.

Peer supports members within the Legal Department within the team about various area of law and practices.

Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks

Ability to quick study, in some areas of the law that affect the institution and eager to learn areas of the law in which expertise is lacking.

Collaborating with management and external law firms to devise efficient defense strategies.

Demonstrates confidence in own abilities even when working in unfamiliar areas.

Meets work demands with considerable stamina, persistence, and a consistent focus on client needs and concerns, making extra effort and sacrifice to meet urgent requests.

Develops and maintains strong working relationships and trust with both senior leadership and colleagues in other functional areas of the organization.

Negotiates workable solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues through the use of influence and persuasion.

Displays appropriate listening skills even in difficult situations, questioning and listening to all parties to understand positions (including issues that are unstated or not obvious).

Calculates and highlights risks in business process and decision making.

Communicates and negotiates with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)

Displays a thorough understanding of the business model and mission of the organization, including competition and risk factors.

Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks that add the most value, and continually re-evaluates priorities in relation to changing business/client context.

Conduct the work with integrity and responsibility.

Provides legal advice on contracts, medico-legal issues, labor law/HR matters, and other legal matters.

Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values.