Legal Manager

Job Title: Legal Manager

Location: Dubai

Salary: Up to AED 23,000

Job Code: 176/001/949

Industry: Group - Holding Company

Job Brief:

A leading group is seeking a Group Legal Manager to lead and oversee all legal functions across its entities and subsidiaries. The role focuses on providing strategic legal counsel, managing contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and minimizing legal risks to support overall business operations and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on Corporate Law and Governance, International Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, and Real Estate Laws.
• Manage all legal matters related to the Group’s joint ventures and subsidiaries.
• Draft legal recommendations and support in the development of company policies and procedures.
• Review business deals and advise senior management on associated legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Handle ongoing legal cases and facilitate appropriate resolutions.
• Represent the group in litigation matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate legal documents, including contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with regional and international laws.
• Advise on legal aspects of commercial tender documents.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role in the Gulf region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (Master’s degree or professional legal certifications preferred).
• Legal or compliance certifications would be an advantage.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) is a mandate
• Strong analytical, drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Business acumen with a pragmatic approach to legal solutions
• Experience managing external law authorities in the region and internationally
• Experience working in a corporate legal department with exposure to group-level operations
• Experience dealing with external law authorities in the region and at the international level