Graduate Development Program - Legal - UAE National

Agthia Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Agthia Group in the UAE is launching its Legal Graduate Development Program, a one-year immersive journey designed for UAE National graduates aiming to build a meaningful career in Corporate Legal Affairs.

The program features four rotational placements across Commercial Contracts & Agreements, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Regulatory & Risk Management, and Legal Operations & Business Partnering, with mentorship from senior Legal Leaders.

Qualifications

• Ambitious UAE National graduates seeking a career in Corporate Legal Affairs.
• One-year immersive development program designed to accelerate legal careers.

Responsibilities

• Rotational assignments across Commercial Contracts & Agreements.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance.
• Regulatory & Risk Management.
• Legal Operations & Business Partnering.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Agthia Group is one of the region's leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies.

We've built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business, touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. [

Build Your Career in Legal With Agthia

Join Agthia's Legal Graduate Development Program, an immersive one-year journey designed exclusively for ambitious UAE National graduates ready to build a meaningful career in Corporate Legal Affairs.

This is an opportunity to accelerate your development through real business exposure, hands-on legal assignments, and practical learning experiences across a dynamic, multinational organization.

What to Expect

Throughout the 12-month program, you'll complete four rotational assignments across key Legal functions, including:

• Commercial Contracts & Agreements
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Regulatory & Risk Management
• Legal Operations & Business Partnering

What You'll Gain

• A structured 12-month development journey designed to accelerate your career.
• Exposure to diverse legal disciplines through rotational assignments.
• Hands-on experience supporting commercial transactions, governance activities, compliance initiatives, and legal advisory projects.
• Participation in legal workshops, policy development initiatives, and cross-functional business projects.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced Legal Leaders and business stakeholders.
• Development of critical legal, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Your Journey

As you progress through the program, you'll develop a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law, governance, compliance, contract management, and legal risk assessment while gaining valuable exposure to how legal functions enable business growth and protect organizational value.

At the end of the program, candidates who successfully complete the journey and demonstrate strong performance will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role within Agthia's Legal function, supporting the organization in navigating complex legal landscapes and driving responsible business practices.