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Legal Manager
Chais Talent
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Manager
2 months ago
Contract DraftingContract ReviewLegal ComplianceCorporate GovernanceLitigation ManagementReal Estate Law
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About the Role
Chais Talent is seeking a Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal support across diversified business operations including shopping malls, real estate, and commercial projects in Abu Dhabi.
Key Skills for This Role
Contract DraftingContract ReviewLegal ComplianceCorporate GovernanceLitigation ManagementReal Estate Law
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and guidance to management on corporate, commercial, and operational matters
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and service agreements
- Ensure all contractual documents are legally compliant and aligned with company’s business interests
- Support various departments in resolving legal and contractual issues
- Handle legal matters related to shopping mall development, real estate projects, leasing, and commercial properties
- Review and manage tenancy agreements, lease contracts, property related documents, and vendor agreements
- Coordinate legal documentation related to construction contracts, project development, and commercial operations
- Liaise with relevant authorities for licenses, approvals, registrations, and regulatory compliance
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local laws, corporate regulations, and governance standards
- Assist in developing and implementing legal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
- Coordinate and manage litigation, arbitration, labor disputes, and other legal proceedings
- Liaise with external legal counsel and monitor progress of ongoing cases
Requirements
- Recognised legal qualification
- Experience in handling multiple portfolios and knowledge about operating in GCC region
- Willingness to work a 6 day week
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The Role
- The Legal Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the organization across its diversified business operations, including shopping malls, real estate, commercial projects, and related development, investments, and joint venture reviews.
- The role ensures that all business activities, contracts, and transactions are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and guidance to management on corporate, commercial, and operational matters
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and service agreements
- Ensure all contractual documents are legally compliant and aligned with the company’s business interests
- Support various departments in resolving legal and contractual issues
- Assist management in evaluating legal implications related to business transactions and commercial activities
- Handle legal matters related to shopping mall development, real estate projects, leasing, and commercial properties
- Review and manage tenancy agreements, lease contracts, property related documents, and vendor agreements
- Coordinate legal documentation related to construction contracts, project development, and commercial operations
- Liaise with relevant authorities for licenses, approvals, registrations, and regulatory compliance matters
- Ensure compliance with applicable real estate and commercial laws and regulations
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local laws, corporate regulations, and governance standards
- Assist in developing and implementing legal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
Requirements
- The ideal candidate must possess experience in handling multiple portfolios and knowledge about operating in GCC region
- Recognised legal qualification
- Must also be happy to work a 6 day week
About the company
- Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region.
- We aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service.
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