ALN UAE | Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants (ALN UAE) is a regulated legal consultancy established and located in Dubai. ALN UAE provides a broad range of corporate commercial and litigation advice to its clients, including in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business set up, capital markets, real estate, banking and finance, hospitality, healthcare and commercial dispute resolution. ALN UAE is committed to providing high quality, efficient and cost-effective legal services.

The ALN UAE legal team is led by Senior Partner Atiq S. Anjarwalla and includes talented and dual qualified lawyers with significant experience in handling cross-border transactions in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. ALN UAE is the regional office of ALN, an alliance of leading law firms in fifteen key African jurisdictions, and is affiliated with Haidermota & Co., Pakistan’s premier corporate and commercial law firm. These relationships enable ALN UAE to leverage the expertise, resources and networks of a significant pool of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Apart from assisting and advising clients on matters in the UAE, ALN UAE enjoys a close working relationship with major law firms in India, giving the firm the ability to provide effective support to clients undertaking transactions in India The firm is also well placed to assist clients who use the UAE as a hub for doing business in Africa, Asia and the GCC. The firm also has a dedicated Africa desk working with Africa’s leading group of law firms: ALN (aln.africa). ALN UAE is recognised for its expertise by leading global legal guides, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

Position Summary

We are seeking for an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our office and handling essential People & Culture matters. The ideal candidate will be the backbone of our team, ensuring a smooth workflow and providing excellent support to both staff and management cutting across our three business lines (Anjarwalla, Collins & Haidermota, Silver Tulip and Adil Zone).

The key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: 

HR Support

1. HR Alignment

• Act as the liaison between the Dubai office and the People and Culture department in Nairobi.
• In liaison with the Nairobi People & Culture team develop people plans that support the needs of the office.
• Ensure compliance to the relevant employment and other related laws in Dubai.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Firm’s Partners/HoDs and ensure they have the right information for HR related decisions.

2. Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• In liaison with the Nairobi People & Culture team, ensure a robust and relevant talent acquisition strategy that will ensure the Firm always acquires the best talent.
• Identify future talent needs and proactively source and develop a talent repository for current and future AC&H people needs.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, initial assessments, interviews, and contracting.

3.      Performance Management

• Work with performance managers to ensure the performance management cycle including goal setting, performance reviews and the performance improvement process are well established and adhered to.
• Working with line managers and staff to drive effective continuous conversations on performance.
• Proactively work with line managers to handle any performance concerns, providing the relevant support to staff.
• Working closely with the regional team to empower staff and their managers on the performance management process and skills required for an effective process.

4.      Other People & Culture duties

• Manage all employee relations issues objectively and in a timely manner, escalating where appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date and advise the management on HR trends and best practices in the region.
• Drive employee engagement working closely with the regional teams to promote the integration agenda.
• Maintain up to date employee records and support the work permit applications and renewals for expatriates in the Firm.

Office Management

• Oversee daily office operations, including managing supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage office administrative responsibilities such as desk/sitting space allocation and parking slots allocation.
• Maintain a professional and organised work environment.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for staff.
• Manage office budget and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Provide administrative support to staff and management.

ALN UAE | Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants (ALN UAE) is a regulated legal consultancy established and located in Dubai. ALN UAE provides a broad range of corporate commercial and litigation advice to its clients, including in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business set up, capital markets, real estate, banking and finance, hospitality, healthcare and commercial dispute resolution. ALN UAE is committed to providing high quality, efficient and cost-effective legal services.

The ALN UAE legal team is led by Senior Partner Atiq S. Anjarwalla and includes talented and dual qualified lawyers with significant experience in handling cross-border transactions in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. ALN UAE is the regional office of ALN, an alliance of leading law firms in fifteen key African jurisdictions, and is affiliated with Haidermota & Co., Pakistan’s premier corporate and commercial law firm. These relationships enable ALN UAE to leverage the expertise, resources and networks of a significant pool of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Apart from assisting and advising clients on matters in the UAE, ALN UAE enjoys a close working relationship with major law firms in India, giving the firm the ability to provide effective support to clients undertaking transactions in India The firm is also well placed to assist clients who use the UAE as a hub for doing business in Africa, Asia and the GCC. The firm also has a dedicated Africa desk working with Africa’s leading group of law firms: ALN (aln.africa). ALN UAE is recognised for its expertise by leading global legal guides, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

Position Summary

We are seeking for an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our office and handling essential People & Culture matters. The ideal candidate will be the backbone of our team, ensuring a smooth workflow and providing excellent support to both staff and management cutting across our three business lines (Anjarwalla, Collins & Haidermota, Silver Tulip and Adil Zone).

The key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: 

HR Support

1. HR Alignment

• Act as the liaison between the Dubai office and the People and Culture department in Nairobi.
• In liaison with the Nairobi People & Culture team develop people plans that support the needs of the office.
• Ensure compliance to the relevant employment and other related laws in Dubai.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Firm’s Partners/HoDs and ensure they have the right information for HR related decisions.

2. Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• In liaison with the Nairobi People & Culture team, ensure a robust and relevant talent acquisition strategy that will ensure the Firm always acquires the best talent.
• Identify future talent needs and proactively source and develop a talent repository for current and future AC&H people needs.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, initial assessments, interviews, and contracting.

3.      Performance Management

• Work with performance managers to ensure the performance management cycle including goal setting, performance reviews and the performance improvement process are well established and adhered to.
• Working with line managers and staff to drive effective continuous conversations on performance.
• Proactively work with line managers to handle any performance concerns, providing the relevant support to staff.
• Working closely with the regional team to empower staff and their managers on the performance management process and skills required for an effective process.

4.      Other People & Culture duties

• Manage all employee relations issues objectively and in a timely manner, escalating where appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date and advise the management on HR trends and best practices in the region.
• Drive employee engagement working closely with the regional teams to promote the integration agenda.
• Maintain up to date employee records and support the work permit applications and renewals for expatriates in the Firm.

Office Management

• Oversee daily office operations, including managing supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage office administrative responsibilities such as desk/sitting space allocation and parking slots allocation.
• Maintain a professional and organised work environment.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for staff.
• Manage office budget and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Provide administrative support to staff and management.