Manager - Legal, Digital and Retail Media

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Manager - Legal to provide strategic and operational legal support for Digital and Retail Media. You will handle commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and risk mitigation across digital advertising and media partnerships.

The role collaborates with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Data Privacy, and Technology teams, delivering practical legal advice while supporting business growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional legal experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Law is required.
• Legal experience in the United Arab Emirates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts supporting Digital and Retail Media operations.
• Provide legal advisory on regulatory, data privacy, and contractual compliance.
• Assess legal risks and provide practical legal guidance to business teams.
• Support governance, policy development, and contract templates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Manager - Legal, Digital and Retail Media Job Snapshot - Role: Manager - Legal - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Retail - Function: Legal - Experience: Minimum 3 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Manager - Legal to provide strategic and operational legal support to its Digital and Retail Media division in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on commercial contract management, legal advisory services, regulatory compliance, data protection, and risk mitigation across digital advertising, retail media, media partnerships, and data-driven marketing initiatives. Working closely with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Data Privacy, and Technology teams, the Manager - Legal will support business growth and innovation while ensuring that commercial activities comply with applicable legislation, contractual obligations, and internal governance requirements. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor 's degree in Law, at least three years of relevant legal experience, and strong commercial judgment, with the ability to deliver practical legal advice in a dynamic business environment.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Retail - Function: Legal - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts and Legal Agreements - Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements supporting Digital and Retail Media operations.
• Manage legal reviews of digital advertising agreements, media contracts, and commercial partnership arrangements.
• Review data sharing and data processing agreements to ensure appropriate legal and contractual protections.
• Provide legal guidance on licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial arrangements.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate provisions to protect business interests.
• Support negotiations by providing commercially practical legal advice.
• Ensure contractual arrangements reflect applicable legal requirements and business objectives.
• Deliver accurate and timely contract reviews to support efficient commercial operations.

Strategic Legal Advisory and Business Support

• Provide legal advice to Digital and Retail Media stakeholders on commercial, operational, regulatory, and contractual matters.
• Support business initiatives by evaluating legal implications and recommending practical solutions.
• Balance legal risk considerations with commercial objectives and growth opportunities.
• Advise relevant teams on legal requirements affecting digital advertising and retail media activities.
• Assist stakeholders in understanding contractual obligations and regulatory responsibilities.
• Provide timely legal support to facilitate business decisions and operational activities.
• Work collaboratively with business teams to resolve legal issues and support the delivery of strategic initiatives.

Digital Advertising and Retail Media Compliance

• Advise on applicable laws and regulations governing digital advertising, retail media, and e-commerce activities.
• Support legal compliance across digital marketing initiatives and media partnership arrangements.
• Assess the legal implications of advertising practices and commercial media activities.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements relevant to data-driven marketing operations.
• Identify potential compliance concerns and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Support the implementation of legal requirements within Digital and Retail Media business processes.
• Communicate relevant regulatory developments to business stakeholders.

Data Privacy, Protection and Cybersecurity

• Provide legal guidance on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements affecting Digital and Retail Media operations.
• Review contractual arrangements involving data sharing, processing, storage, retention, and usage.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with the handling of business and customer data.
• Work with Data Privacy and Technology teams to address relevant compliance requirements.
• Recommend appropriate contractual protections relating to data processing and information security obligations.
• Assess the legal implications of data-driven commercial and marketing initiatives.
• Support compliance with applicable privacy legislation and organizational data governance requirements.

Legal Research and Regulatory Monitoring

• Conduct legal research on legislation, regulatory developments, legal rulings, and relevant industry trends.
• Analyze emerging legal requirements affecting digital advertising, retail media, e-commerce, and data protection.
• Assess the potential operational and commercial impact of regulatory changes.
• Provide clear and practical recommendations based on legal research findings.
• Communicate relevant legal developments to internal stakeholders.
• Support the business in adapting its activities to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of developments affecting commercial contracts and digital business operations.

Legal Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks associated with Digital and Retail Media activities.
• Recommend measures to mitigate contractual, operational, compliance, and data-related risks.
• Review business initiatives to identify potential legal concerns before implementation.
• Ensure appropriate legal protections are considered in commercial agreements and operational arrangements.
• Support the timely resolution of legal issues through practical and commercially informed advice.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to address identified compliance gaps.
• Promote proactive legal risk management across business activities.

Legal Governance, Policies and Procedures

• Support the development and review of legal policies, procedures, and governance practices.
• Prepare and update contract templates to improve consistency and efficiency in legal operations.
• Contribute to the implementation of legal best practices across Digital and Retail Media activities.
• Ensure legal support aligns with applicable internal policies and governance standards.
• Assist in maintaining effective legal controls within commercial and operational processes.
• Recommend improvements to legal procedures that support business efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Follow the organization 's established Human Capital policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Data Privacy, Technology, and other relevant business teams.
• Provide clear legal guidance to stakeholders with different operational and commercial responsibilities.
• Coordinate legal reviews and advisory activities to support timely business decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve contractual and regulatory matters.
• Communicate legal requirements, policy updates, and regulatory developments effectively.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Support business innovation while ensuring appropriate consideration of legal and compliance obligations.

Professional Standards and Continuous Development

• Maintain strong professional and technical legal capabilities through continuous learning and development.
• Apply sound legal judgment and commercial awareness when advising business stakeholders.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity when handling legal matters.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in legal reviews and documentation.
• Manage competing priorities while delivering timely legal support.
• Comply with organizational governance standards, internal controls, and applicable policies.
• Contribute to a collaborative legal support environment focused on effective business outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional legal experience.
• Legal experience within the United Arab Emirates is preferred.
• Experience in a corporate environment, law firm, or service-oriented organization is preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and legal advisory processes