Property Administrator - -Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, PermanentRecruiting a Property Administrator to work for a private property assets management company in Dubai - Your new company Our client are a privately owned property assets management company with their head office in Dubai -. They specialise in the management of high-quality property assets including villas and high end apartments. Your new role Providing expertise in property administration matters and taking responsibility for a portfolio of high-quality property assets. Managing tenancy contracts, renewals and finding new tenants for any vacant properties. Attending viewing and screening prospective tenants. Being the first point of contact for tenant and managing the rectification of any maintenance issues. Undertaking inspections of tenanted properties to ensure they are kept to a high standard. Managing and updating Building Management Profiles (BMP) and Year-Round Maintenance Programmes (YRMP). Maintaining key and furniture inventories for the properties. Managing all utility accounts for the properties, including following up any discrepancies with service providers. Reviewing maintenance contracts and ensuring they are renewed on time. Scheduling preventative and reactive maintenance works with contractors. Following up and rescheduling works as required. Liaising with management regard to maintenance requirements, issues and plans. Managing with vehicle portfolio, including maintenance and insurance renewals. Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with third parties such as suppliers and agents. Procurement of goods and services required for maintenance, repairs and upkeep of properties and vehicles, including negotiation of beneficial terms. Managing property renovation projects from start to finish. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for the Property role, candidates will possess the following: Degree educated is an advantage but not a necessity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and present ideas articulately. Demonstrated experience in handling confidential matters with discretion. Advanced computer skills. Proven ability to plan ahead and manage multiple tasks with a timely and successful outcome. Proven success and understanding of property administration gained in similar roles. Familiarity with company documents and legal contracts. Prior experience of property law in Dubai - would be an advantage. UAE Driving license and own vehicle is a must. Family office experience would be an advantage. What you'll get in return In return, our client offers a highly competitive salary depending on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #1018170
Professional Support Lawyer - -Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, PermanentThe role is to provide professional practice support to the department practice and develop an infrastructure for promoting best practices and consistent quality in client work. The role includes developing and successfully implementing a strategy for generating, extracting and collating knowledge for the designated practice. The PSL is intended to be the internal knowledge management resource for the practice, which will involve: Supervising paralegals and associates in maintaining best practices for deal documentation, precedents and know-how resources, including consistent application of law in precedents and practice. Preparing and circulating know-how and translating it into forms, precedents, practice notes and manuals, and assisting in technical legal training and practice development Managing knowledge and learning for the practice group, including organising and delivering practice- and client- facing legal training programs, and tracking and updating the group on developments in law, cases and market practice Engaging in a limited amount of client facing work Key responsibilities and challenges include: Strategy Working with the Partners, counsel and associates to identify the best practices, know-how and learning requirements of the practice and to implement the agreed offering Assistance with prioritisation and allocation of knowhow projects Best Practice/Know-how Conducting transaction debriefs and ensuring all knowhow is collated and shared appropriately New points of law - ensuring fee-earners are kept up-to-date on developments in the law: the latest cases, legislation and regulations – through presentations to regular departmental meetings and/or circulation of written materials Generating, coordinating and supporting lawyers in the creation of precedents and accompanying notes and memoranda; updating precedents to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, market standards and best practice Critically reading items submitted for knowhow potential for the Knowledge Bank ensuring that documents are tagged to adequately reflect the content within established guidelines including allocating key words and legislative references Identifying and circulating articles and other material relevant to the practice Liaising with lawyers to ensure that knowhow continues to meet the practice area’s needs Working with the central KM Team on the policies to be applied in organising the know-how system Supervising paralegals and junior associates in ensuring files and transaction documents are up to date Assist the marketing team by working with Partners to maintain up to date deal lists, summaries and practice profiles Manuals & Precedents Creating new and amending existing manuals and precedents and associated documentation (e.g., drafting notes, special memoranda, checklists) in light of practice developments and legal changes Liaising with lawyers as to using their current documents as the basis for forms and precedents to ensure that forms and precedents are available to meet the practice area’s needs. Identifying a pipeline of precedents and other documents, which lend themselves to be automated. Working with the document automation team to get documents ‘automation’ ready Publications Liaising with the Business Development and Marketing Team and contributing as required to the production of articles, briefings, newsletters or other materials for circulation to clients or to be published in Law Update and other selected journals Supervising the preparation of periodic practice area newsletters Training Liaising with the practice group to identify training needs Developing and delivering internal training programs Developing and participating in client facing training Writing/updating training materials Training lawyers to use the firm’s online subscription resources Client related work Responding to general enquiries and supplying appropriate precedents for transactions Providing internal and occasional external advice or training on client matters In appropriate circumstances, assisting in client related work to help ensure proper service for the firm’s clients Technology To contribute to and manage various parts of the firm’s data management systems, intranet (including the department home page) company website and other information provision services IT/Internet/On-line products - Managing or contributing to parts of the firm’s intranet, information databases and knowledge management systems. Support lawyers with the use of legal technology and continuously look for areas where efficiencies can be gained through the use of such technology Work with the firm’s Innovation & Efficiency Group to identify how the department can support the firm’s Innovation & Efficiency Strategy Miscellaneous Organise group meetings Ongoing education in core areas as agreed with Partners from time to time Skills and experience Minimum of 3 years PQE Qualified lawyer Current or previous experience in a client-facing role, preferably with a background in the relevant practice area Excellent communication and influencing skills Self-starter, keen to take ownership of the role and develop it within the context of the service required High degree of initiative Articulate, excellent communication and influencing skills with an ability to work as part of a team Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to deal with all levels of staff Strong attention to detail Consultative Strong organizational skills and able to demonstrate a pragmatic approach Experience of technical training development and delivery Client focused Highly organized Experience of client/business relationships Up to date in terms of market developments The department Al Tamimi's Corporate Commercial Practice is the largest and most comprehensive in the region with over 40 specialist lawyers advising on a wide range of matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, commercial advice and agreements, corporate structuring and regulatory advice, capital markets/IPOs, family business structures and corporate governance. Our clients include global corporations, GCC listed and private corporations, governmental authorities, business enterprises, private equity firms and financial institutions. Our strength lies in the depth of our understanding and knowledge of the local legal and regulatory environment which, when coupled with the delivery of our advice in line with international legal standards, enables us to provide the most cost-effective, practical and commercial advice whilst ensuring legal objectives are also met. About Al Tamimi & Company Al Tamimi & Company is one of the leading law firms in the Middle East and the largest law firm in the region, with presence in all of the six GCC countries. Established in 1989, the firm has 57 partners, staff of over 670, and 17 offices in nine countries throughout the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt. The firm specialises in advising major international corporations and financial institutions, Middle East banks and government organisations, businesses and families in their global operations and investments. It has particular expertise in arbitration & ADR, banking & finance, dispute resolution & litigation, IP & data security, shipping & aviation, project & infrastructure finance, real estate & construction, corporate & commercial, technology, media & telecommunications, insurance and private client.
Commis 3 - The Club Kitchen - Jumeirah Living - -Dubai
Dubai -About Jumeirah and the Hotel: At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Jumeirah Living, the Group’s luxury brand of serviced residences, offers truly personalized services for effortless living. Whether for short, mid-term or extended stays, Jumeirah Living residences feature cutting-edge technology, sumptuous finishes and contemporary design to provide guests and residents with the exceptional, world-class luxury service for which Jumeirah is renowned, in a home away from home. The current portfolio includes Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre in Dubai -, as well as Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living in London; Jumeirah Living residences will also be integrated into future mixed-use Jumeirah developments. About the Job: An opportunity has arisen for a Commis 3 to join the team at Jumeirah Living. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: Take orders from his/her Chef de Partie and carry them out in the correct manner. Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage. Together with his/her Chef de Partie write daily dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section. Maintain good colleagues relations and motivate colleagues and all other departments Work to the specifications received by the Chef de Partie regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index. Attend daily meeting with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Jnr sous chef/ sous chef. Check the main information board regarding changes in any Banquets or other information regarding the organization. Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and to follow up and ensure necessary work has been carried out. Pass all information to the next shift about functions. Comply to all Jumeirah standards and HACCP guidelines. Keep the section clean and tidy. Work to the specifications received by the direct reports and supervisors regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index. Organize together with the Chef de Partie shifting in the section with regard to mise en place production and its service. About you: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: At least two years in a five-star International Chain hotel Completed Kitchen Apprentice or Chef’s training courses for at least one year Willing to work in a team. About the Benefits: This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes; your fully-furnished, shared-room accommodation, free transportation to and from your place of work if company accommodation provided, laundry services, meals during working hours, upon completion of each 24 months’ service flight allowance, medical coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.