Strategic Legal & Compliance Lead

Acme Services; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Services in Oman seeks an experienced Deputy Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal support and oversee compliance operations. The role focuses on contract drafting and vetting, governance, and regulatory compliance to mitigate organizational risk.

The ideal candidate has a strong corporate law background with 8+ years of post-qualification experience in contract management. A CS qualification is highly preferred for enhanced governance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is required.
• CS qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience in corporate legal affairs and contract management.

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

Contract vetting

Labor law

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Company Secretary (CS)

Job description

Acme Services in Oman seeks an experienced Deputy Legal Manager to provide comprehensive legal support and oversee compliance operations. The role focuses on contract drafting and vetting, governance, and regulatory compliance to mitigate organizational risk.

The ideal candidate has a strong corporate law background with 8+ years of post-qualification experience in contract management. A CS qualification is highly preferred for enhanced governance oversight.