Legal Executive

BFL Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BFL Group, a leading retailer in fashion and homeware, seeks a detail-oriented Legal Executive. The role involves negotiating commercial contracts, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Candidates must hold a Law degree and possess strong contract law expertise, preferably with experience in retail or FMCG.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of relevant legal experience in retail or FMCG sector.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic preferred.
• Experience in an in-house legal role and familiarity with GCC laws.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on compliance and risk.
• Assist in dispute resolution and liaise with external counsel.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

BFL Group is one of the world’s leading off-price retailer of fashion and homeware. With headquarters based in United Arab Emirates, we serve over markets across the region and Southeast Asia.

Our goal is to delight customers and entice them back with the promise of exceptional pieces that excite – all at up to 80% off the original retail price for fashion designer brands. Our unique “Treasure Hunt” model ensures there is always something new to explore, desire and discover within our stores. Our customers walk out with new items every time they visit any of our stores.

Role Purpose :

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Executive to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and providing sound legal advice to support the business’s operations. This role requires a solid legal background, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to :
• Facility Management Contracts
• Maintenance and Service Agreements
• Contract Amendments
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Consultancy and Contractor Agreements
• IT and SaaS (Software as a Service) Contracts
• Prepare and issue legal notices, including breach notices, demand letters, and termination notices.
• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk exposure, and compliance.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure contracts align with company policies and risk frameworks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal templates and standard operating procedures.
• Support dispute resolution processes and liaise with external legal counsel as required.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
• 4 – 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the retail or FMCG sector.
• Strong expertise in contract law with proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic , particularly for contract drafting, is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience in an in-house legal role.
• Familiarity with local laws and regulatory requirements in the GCC region (if applicable).

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