Deputy Legal Manager – Contracts & Compliance (Oman)

Confidential Company; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Oman is seeking an experienced Deputy Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal support and oversee compliance efforts. The role focuses on contract management, regulatory compliance, and risk governance.

You will advise management on corporate and operational matters, coordinate with external counsel, and help ensure licensing and accreditation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) required; CS qualification highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience in corporate legal affairs and contract management.
• Industry advantage: Corporate, hospital, healthcare, or highly regulated environment is a plus.
• Demographics & Age: Male candidates up to 40 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial vendor, facility and operational agreements to mitigate risk.
• Advise management on corporate, commercial and operational matters while implementing governance policies and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on notices, contractual disputes and regulatory matters.
• Interpret applicable laws, monitor regulatory developments, support licensing/accreditation and manage organizational risk.

Skills

Contract drafting

Labor law

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB (Bachelor of Laws)

CS (Company Secretary)

Job description

Confidential Company in Oman is seeking an experienced Deputy Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal support and oversee compliance efforts. The role focuses on contract management, regulatory compliance, and risk governance.

You will advise management on corporate and operational matters, coordinate with external counsel, and help ensure licensing and accreditation across the organization.