Job description

This role is responsible for providing legal counsel and practical support on corporate, commercial, banking and investment matters, ensuring the business operates in compliance with applicable laws and corporate governance requirements. It involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, procurement documents, financing agreements, and real estate transactions while managing legal risks. The position supports corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and financing activities through legal due diligence and documentation. The role oversees corporate secretarial matters, maintains global entity registrations and governance documentation, and advises on regulatory changes across multiple jurisdictions. The role also develops compliance policies, delivers legal awareness training, manages external legal counsel, and provides guidance on employment law, data protection, and intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 7–9 years of post-qualification experience, including in-house legal experience, and strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, contract management, compliance, and cross-border legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to internal business units on a wide range of corporate, commercial, banking & investment matters, including transactions, contracts, financing documents, procurement, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service contracts, supply agreements, procurement documents, and real estate transactions, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Advise on corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local and international laws and corporate governance standards. 
• Maintaining corporate registrations, renewals, and compliance documentation (including drafting of resolutions) for the Group’s entities around the world; amend, update and maintain the Group Companies’ constitutional documents.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business operations, supporting the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, restructuring, and financing activities, ensuring legal due diligence and documentation accuracy.
• Monitor, interpret, and advise management on changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting the company’s operations and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote legal awareness and ensure the integration of legal compliance into daily business activities.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs to promote compliance, ethical conduct, and best legal practices across the organization.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and consultants, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal services.
• Advise on matters relating to data protection, employment law, corporate secretarial requirements, and intellectual property as required.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to senior leadership on strategic and operational matters.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Affairs.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Admission to a recognised Bar: Qualified lawyer in a common law or civil law jurisdiction.

Professional Experience

• 7–9 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 2–4 years in an in-house counsel role.
• Solid experience in corporate and commercial law, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Prior exposure to sectors such as logistics, energy, infrastructure, or transportation is advantageous.

Geographic Experience

• Experience advising on cross-border legal and regulatory matters.
• Ability to interpret and apply local and international laws, precedents, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and research complex or novel legal issues, interpret applicable laws and regulations, and provide sound, actionable advice

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and legal research platforms; comfortable with digital contract management systems.

Language Skills

• Business fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Arabic language skills desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Legal Expertise: Strong analytical and advisory skills in corporate, commercial, and banking & investment.
• Contract Management: Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements with attention to risk and commercial objectives.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust and collaborates effectively with internal teams, regulators, and external partners.
• Team Player: Cooperative and supportive attitude; works effectively in multidisciplinary and cultural teams and contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional Maturity: Demonstrates integrity, balanced judgment, and emotional intelligence when addressing complex issues or situations; and in interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, and team members.
• Growth Mindset: Open to feedback and continuous learning; maintains a positive attitude toward personal and professional development.
• Professional Conduct: Understands and observes corporate protocol; demonstrates respect, humility, and accountability in all interactions.
• Ethics & Integrity: Upholds high professional standards and demonstrates commitment to corporate values and compliance culture.

Market / Industry / Functional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of corporate, commercial and banking law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance management.
• Familiarity with international trade, data privacy, and corporate governance principles.
• Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice balancing legal risk and business objectives.