Legal Officer

Ghassan Aboud Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational conglomerate is seeking an experienced In house Legal Officer to support its legal department in Dubai. The ideal candidate will hold an LLB and have at least 7 years of experience in corporate law, focusing on drafting legal documents and providing compliance guidance. This is a full-time position focused on ensuring legal integrity across various business operations in a diverse and international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as In house Legal Officer or Legal Counsel.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing agreements.
• Ability to handle corporate requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial and corporate agreements.
• Handle corporate requirements for incorporation and operations.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment for engagements.

Skills

Corporate and commercial law

Drafting legal documents

Risk assessment

Legal research

Governance and compliance

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Overview

Ghassan Aboud Group is an international conglomerate engaged in several key business sectors including Automotive, Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Logistics, Healthcare, Food production, Catering, and Digital Marketplaces. We are currently seeking an In house Legal Officer with experience in corporate and commercial law to join our Legal Department in Dubai.

Job Purpose

To support the group’s entities with day-to-day operational legal requirements such as drafting and reviewing of legal documents, governance and compliance functions and providing legal guidance to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing commercial and corporate agreements such as distribution agreements, supply agreements, E-commerce agreements, annual maintenance agreements, services agreements, NDA-MNDAs, banking / finance agreements, lease agreements, logistics / warehousing and storage agreements.
• Handling corporate requirements for incorporation, post-incorporation and operations: Drafting company resolutions facilitating operations, corporate restructuring when required as well as new incorporations. Handling pre-incorporation documents and applications, mainly related to free-zone companies such as Jafza, ADGM, KEZAD. Handling post incorporation requirements. Supervising external agents and attending to authorities.
• Conducting due diligence and risk assessment for corporate and commercial engagements: Advising on matters pertaining to commercial and operational matters; Developing and maintaining internal records, reports (KPIs) and minutes of meeting; Conducting legal research and identifying and studying new laws along with its potential implications.

Required Qualifications & Skill Sets

Must be a LLB holder with minimum 7 years of experience in Corporate as In house Legal Officer or Legal Counsel.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with your updated CV.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Holding Companies; Retail; International Trade and Development
• Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates