Legal Executive

Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing LLC is seeking a proactive, highly organized Legal Executive to manage the company's legal affairs and ensure compliance with UAE laws. You will support all business functions with corporate documents, contracts, and regulatory actions.

The role requires 3–5 years of UAE experience in-house, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and fluency in English. You will liaise with authorities and external counsel to protect the company’s interests.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in the UAE, preferably in-house.
• Strong understanding of corporate operations, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, sales, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Review and manage lease agreements, including renewals, amendments, and related obligations.
• Handle legal correspondence, notices, claims, and other corporate legal matters.
• Monitor ongoing legal cases and coordinate with external counsel, providing updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws including Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law and Labour Law.
• Coordinate with external counsel, government authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain corporate legal documents and statutory records.
• Maintain and organize legal records, licenses, and confidential documents.
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement processes.
• Protect and manage IP, trademarks, and brand assets with external counsel.
• Provide legal guidance to internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Operations).
• Support debt recovery by reviewing overdue accounts and issuing notices.
• Identify legal risks and recommend protective measures.
• Follow regulatory requirements and procedures for UAE operations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Corporate governance

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing LLC is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented Legal Executive to manage the company's legal affairs, ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations, and provide legal support across all business functions.

The successful candidate must have practical experience working within a company's legal department or as an in-house legal professional, with a strong understanding of corporate operations, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, sales, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Review and manage lease agreements, including renewals, amendments, and related legal obligations.
• Handle legal correspondence, notices, claims, and other corporate legal matters.
• Monitor ongoing legal cases and disputes, coordinate with external legal counsel, and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure the company's compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Labour Law, and other applicable legislation and regulations.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, law firms, government authorities, and regulatory bodies on corporate legal matters.
• Prepare, review, and maintain corporate legal documents, including commercial licenses, powers of attorney, management resolutions, company agreements, and other statutory records.
• Maintain and organize legal records, contracts, licenses, and confidential corporate documents.
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement processes when required.
• Protect and manage the company's intellectual property, including trademarks, industrial designs, and brand assets, in coordination with external counsel and trademark agents.
• Provide legal guidance and support to internal departments, including HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Operations.
• Support debt recovery by reviewing overdue accounts, issuing legal notices, and coordinating collection actions when necessary.
• Identify legal risks arising from business operations and recommend appropriate measures to protect the company's interests.
• Follow up on regulatory requirements, government procedures, and corporate legal formalities relating to the company's UAE operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in the UAE, preferably within a company's legal department or in an in-house legal role.
• Previous experience working directly for a company is essential. Candidates whose experience is exclusively with law firms or legal consultancy offices will not be considered.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Labour Law, and other relevant regulations.
• Practical experience handling corporate legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and coordination with government authorities.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, FMCG, perfumes, cosmetics, or distribution companies.
• Experience in intellectual property protection, trademark registration, and brand protection.
• Familiarity with UAE government portals and regulatory procedures.