Legal Officer

Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing LLC seeks a proactive Legal Officer to support its legal affairs, ensure UAE regulatory compliance, and advise across business functions. The role requires hands-on experience in a corporate legal department and a strong understanding of commercial contracts, leases, and corporate records.

The ideal candidate will draft and review agreements, coordinate with external counsel, and monitor adherence to UAE laws including labour and commercial regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires LLB with practical experience in a company's legal department.
• Must draft and review commercial contracts and corporate documents.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Labour Law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and assist in preparing commercial contracts (distribution, supply, sales, service agreements, NDAs).
• Review lease agreements, renewals, amendments and related requirements.
• Handle legal correspondence, notices, claims, and other corporate matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies on legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws and company regulatory obligations.
• Assist with litigation, arbitration and settlement procedures with external counsel.
• Support internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Operations) with legal needs.
• Oversee debt recovery by issuing notices and coordinating collection actions.
• Identify and report potential legal risks in business operations.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

Job description

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

The successful candidate should have practical experience working within a company's legal department, with a good understanding of corporate operations, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and general legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and assist in preparing commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, sales, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Review and follow up on lease agreements, including renewals, amendments, and related legal requirements.
• Handle legal correspondence, notices, claims, and other corporate legal matters.
• Follow up on ongoing legal cases and disputes, coordinate with external legal counsel, and provide updates to management.
• Monitor the company's compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Labour Law, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with external legal consultants, law firms, government authorities, and regulatory bodies on 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.
• Assist with litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement procedures in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Assist in managing the company's intellectual property matters, including trademarks, industrial designs, and brand protection, in coordination with external counsel and trademark agents.
• Provide legal support to internal departments, including HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Operations.
• Assist with debt recovery by reviewing overdue accounts, preparing legal notices, and coordinating collection procedures when necessary.
• Identify potential legal risks in business operations and report them to management.
• 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.
• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a company's legal department in the UAE.
• 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.
• Practical experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and corporate legal documents.
• Good knowledge of UAE Commercial Companies Law, Civil Transactions Law, Labour Law, and other relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with corporate legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and UAE government procedures.
• Good legal drafting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow up on legal matters, and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

• Monthly Salary: AED 6,000 – 8,000, depending on experience and qualifications.