Legal Office

Vice-Chancellor Office

Legal & Compliance Officer AND Company Secretary

Alazd Mohammed Said Al Kharusi

Message

The legal office in NU is considered an in-house legal unit that plays a crucial role in ensuring that the institution operates within the boundaries of the law and maintains ethical standards. here are some tasks and roles that legal offices typically perform:

Legal Compliance: ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations, monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the business and higher education sector, and advise on necessary adjustments.

Contract Drafting and Review: draft, review, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the NU.

Litigation Management: manages the litigation process if the NU becomes involved in legal disputes including hiring external counsel if necessary, gathering evidence, and representing NU in court.

Corporate Governance: assist in corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder relations, and compliance with corporate governance codes and standards.