Associate Counsel

Job Overview

KitchenPark helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone.

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they're in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we're proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We're changing the game for restaurateurs whether they're entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains. Here is a peek into how it works.

Located in the heart of Dubai, we operate across the GCC region, providing strategic legal guidance and negotiation expertise in procurement and real estate acquisitions. If you are a proactive and energetic legal professional looking to make an impact, we want you on our team.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with 1-4 years of experience in-house or at a law firm. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both Arabic and English and has experience in negotiating procurement and real estate acquisition contracts, as well as general corporate matters and contracts review. This role is pivotal in supporting our strategic initiatives across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of procurement and real estate acquisition and lease contracts in the GCC region.
2. Manage legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues in drafting or negotiating agreements and other documents, including NDAs, customer agreements, POAs, and legal notices.
3. Help ensure compliance with local laws and regulations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
4. Assist with entity maintenance including registrations, renewal of licenses, annual filings, and KYC requirements across the GCC.
5. General entity management, including drafting basic corporate documentation for the formation and maintenance of GCC entities and keeping them in good standing.
6. Legal operations: owning processes for document routing from inception through to execution and database storage.

Qualifications

1. A law degree from a recognized institution.
2. 1-4 years of relevant work experience in-house or at a reputable law firm.
3. Fluent in Arabic and English; strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
4. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
6. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

What Else You Need To Know

This role is based in our Dubai office location. We believe that people do their best work when they are together. As a company, we're in the marketplace of ideas and innovation and we believe we're better as a team in-person. That's why all of our teams (except for our field-based roles) are now working from one of our office locations 5 days a week.

1. Be part of a collaborative and innovative team in a rapidly growing organization.
2. Engage in high-impact projects with significant exposure to regional legal practices.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package.
4. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
5. A dynamic and inclusive work environment in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

Join us and contribute to shaping the future of legal excellence in the GCC region!