Legal Manager

GRG; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG seeks a commercially minded Legal Manager to support operations across the Middle East in the FMCG sector. You will advise on commercial contracts, competition law, and regulatory compliance, partnering with senior stakeholders to inform business decisions.

The role involves cross-border legal matters, navigating regulatory environments, and shaping compliance processes within a multinational setting. A law degree with 5+ years' experience in law firms or multinational firms is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years legal experience in a top law firm or multinational.
• Experience in commercial contracts, international transactions, distribution agreements, and antitrust law.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to multiple business functions.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Support cross-border matters and partner with senior stakeholders to inform business decisions.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Competition law

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

International business transactions

Distribution agreements

Education

Law degree

Job description

Are you a commercially minded legal professional looking to make an impact across multiple Middle Eastern markets?

We are currently working with our client, a leading multinational organisation in the FMCG sector, to appoint a Legal Manager to support its operations across the Middle East.

Working closely with the Middle East Legal Director, this position will play a key role in providing strategic legal guidance to various business functions, navigating complex regulatory environments, and ensuring commercial activities remain compliant with local legislation.

Operating across a diverse and evolving regional landscape, our client offers an opportunity to gain exposure to complex legal and commercial matters across multiple Middle Eastern markets.

The successful candidate will be challenged to apply their expertise in commercial contracts, competition law, and regulatory compliance, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to support business decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your regional legal expertise, take ownership of cross-border legal matters, and play an active role in shaping legal processes and compliance practices within a multinational environment.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Law degree from an accredited university, with a minimum of 5 years of legal experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or multinational organisation.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, international business transactions, distribution agreements, and competition/antitrust law.
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements, ideally with exposure to multiple Middle Eastern markets.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.