MEA Legal & Compliance Strategist & Team Lead

ALFA LAVAL; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable solutions is seeking a Head – Legal & Compliance MEA in the UAE. This senior role involves providing legal support across various business segments, managing a high-performing legal team, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal affairs, fluency in Arabic, and a strong understanding of labor laws. This position offers a dynamic environment to contribute to impactful solutions in the region.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of progressive legal experience required.
• Experience leading a legal and compliance team of 2-3 professionals.
• Proven track record in managing legal affairs within a multinational.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise in business and commercial law.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Educate colleagues on legal and compliance matters.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Strong commercial orientation

Labor laws knowledge (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)

Experience negotiating complex agreements

Education

LLB/LLM from a recognized law university

Job description

A global leader in sustainable solutions is seeking a Head – Legal & Compliance MEA in the UAE. This senior role involves providing legal support across various business segments, managing a high-performing legal team, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal affairs, fluency in Arabic, and a strong understanding of labor laws. This position offers a dynamic environment to contribute to impactful solutions in the region.