Assistant Manager Legal

Role Overview

• The Assistant Manager – Legal will play a key role in overseeing the organization’s legal framework, ensuring compliance with UAE laws, and supporting business operations through strategic legal guidance.
• This role requires a balance of hands-on legal execution and supervisory responsibility, contributing to risk mitigation and business continuity.
• Key Responsibilities 1.
• Legal Advisory & Business Support
• Provide proactive legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, and operational matters
• Partner with departments (HR, Procurement, Sales, Finance) to structure legally compliant processes and policies
• Interpret UAE laws and regulations, ensuring alignment with business objectives

2. Contract Management & Governance

• Lead drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of complex contracts, agreements, and MOAs
• Establish contract management frameworks, templates, and approval workflows
• Ensure contractual risk is identified, assessed, and mitigated

3. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, corporate laws, and industry regulations
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary internal updates
• Oversee company licensing, statutory filings, and legal documentation

4. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management

• Manage legal disputes, claims, and escalations
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, and settlements
• Develop strategies to minimize legal exposure and financial risk

5. Lease & Property Legal Matters

• Oversee lease agreements, renewals, and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with property laws and contractual obligations

6. Intellectual Property Protection

• Manage trademarks, copyrights, and brand protection initiatives
• Coordinate registrations, renewals, and enforcement actions

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain a centralized legal repository for contracts and case files
• Provide periodic reports to senior management on legal risks, case status, and compliance metrics

8. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Guide and mentor junior legal staff (if applicable)
• Drive process improvements in legal operations and documentation
• Implement best practices for legal risk management and efficiency

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree preferred
• 6–8 years of legal experience in the UAE
• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, and labour law
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and dispute management
• Ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Preferred Experience

• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or distribution sectors
• Exposure to intellectual property and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Experience managing external counsel and cross-functional stakeholders

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent