Emirati Talent - Legal Counsel
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About the Role
Majid Al Futtaim seeks a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services across business functions, including contract management, disputes, and data privacy compliance. The role requires 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably in-house, and fluency in Arabic and English.
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Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate Heads of Terms, franchise agreements, and commercial contracts
- Draft and manage contracts (service, consultancy, supply, sponsorship, leases) ensuring compliance
- Provide legal advisory support across business units on commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property matters
- Manage disputes and litigation with external counsel
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes and advise on business impact
- Strengthen governance frameworks and support audits, investigations, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct training and cross functional collaboration to ensure compliance awareness
Requirements
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- 3 5 years of experience as Legal Counsel, preferably with in house exposure
- Hands on experience in privacy compliance (minimum 1 year)
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory
- Privacy certifications (CIPM / CIPP/E) are an advantage
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ROLE SUMMARY
- The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing comprehensive legal services across all business functions including managing contracts, disputes and advising on legal issues.
- The role also encompasses oversight of data privacy compliance, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and industry best practices.
ROLE PROFILE
- Review and negotiate Heads of Terms, franchise agreements, and commercial contracts to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation.
- Draft and manage contracts (service, consultancy, supply, sponsorship, leases) ensuring compliance and alignment with business strategy.
- Provide legal advisory support across business units on commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property matters.
- Manage disputes and litigation with external counsel to protect company interests and minimize legal risks.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes (franchising, labor, competition, consumer laws) and advise on business impact.
- Strengthen governance frameworks and support audits, investigations, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct training and cross functional collaboration to ensure compliance awareness across franchisees and internal stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Law (LLB); privacy certifications (CIPM / CIPP/E) are an advantage.
- 3–5 years of experience as Legal Counsel, preferably with in house exposure; retail experience is a plus.
- Hands on experience in privacy compliance (minimum 1 year) or related fields.
- Familiarity with data protection tools and technologies (e.g., OneTrust, Securiti.AI, DLP, encryption, anonymization).
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
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