Senior Legal Counsel (Inhouse)

LIXIL; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Mid-Senior level Legal Counsel. You will act as the primary legal advisor, handling contracts, compliance, and guiding the logistics and operations teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and a Master's degree in Law. Proficiency in English is crucial, while Arabic is a plus. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a legal counsel.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for all legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise stakeholders during contract negotiations.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Law

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign CLM

Legal databases

Job description

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IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa)

United Arab Emirates

LE_0165-Grome Marketing (Cyprus) Ltd.

Employee Assignment

Hybrid

Full Time

Application Deadline: 1 June 2025

Act as support to the Leader Legal in primarily legal matters, with responsibilities impacting IMEA region.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for all legal matters in daily business across GLP, KSA, NWA, and Turkey.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance.
• Advise stakeholders during contract negotiations, providing risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain governance documents, including resolutions and meeting minutes for regional entities.
• Coordinate with authorities and external counsel for legal document registration.
• Monitor and renew licenses and permits, liaising with PROs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage legal correspondence related to customs and customers, ensuring accuracy.
• Guide onboarding processes for suppliers and customers, including KYC and compliance checks.
• Advise on legal aspects of after-sales, third-party contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Support logistics and operations teams on customs and trade agreements.
• Review marketing agreements, focusing on IP and compliance.
• Conduct legal research and monitor legislative developments.
• Maintain and update the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for specialized matters.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align legal guidance with strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a legal counsel.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign CLM, and legal databases.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Details:

• Senior level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Manufacturing