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Joseph Kisrwani

Vice President Group Legal at e&
19.8 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Nov 2023

The move

MoveAlcatel-Lucent e&
TitleGeneral Counsel - Middle East, Turkey & Africa Group Vice President Legal
LocationDubai Dubai
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · Dubai United Arab Emirates
Native languageArabic, English
Years in UAE13.7
Total experience19.8 years
e& headcount10,001+ employees
e& industryTechnology, Information and Internet
e& HQAbu Dhabi
e& typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Group Vice President LegalNov 2023 — Present
    e&· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Group Senior Legal CounselJan 2014 — Nov 2023
    e&· Abu Dhabi
  3. General Counsel - Middle East, Turkey & AfricaOct 2012 — Nov 2013
    Alcatel-Lucent· Dubai
  4. Senior Legal Counsel - Middle EastJul 2012 — Oct 2012
    Alcatel-Lucent· Dubai
  5. Legal AdvisorApr 2007 — Jun 2012
    Alcatel-Lucent· Sydney, Australia
  6. Corporate/Commercial LawyerMay 2006 — Apr 2007
    Blackstone Waterhouse Lawyers· Sydney, Australia

Education

Languages

  • French · Full professional
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Procurement ContractsEmployment LawCompetition LawLegal ConsultingIntellectual PropertyNegotiation

About

Mature, attentive and client focused legal counsel with superior communication and interpersonal skills, and hands on expertise in advising on substantial transactions and shaping strategic outcomes in support of corporate objectives.

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