Chief Legal Officer

Job Purpose

Legal Advisory & Commercial Support

• Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice to commercial, operational, and functional teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, supply, service, and vendor contracts.
• Advise on indirect sales models, distributor lifecycle management, and contract risk exposure.
• Support cross-border transactions and ensure legal compliance for export-related activities.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with UAE laws and applicable international regulations.
• Provide guidance on competition law, export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption regulations.
• Implement and manage the Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and oversee third-party due diligence processes.
• Ensure compliant engagement with government authorities and public sector stakeholders.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external legal counsel.
• Monitor litigation progress and ensure cost-effective legal representation.

Corporate Governance & Internal Controls

• Support corporate governance frameworks across group entities.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and internal policy requirements.
• Conduct internal investigations and recommend corrective/remediation actions.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs on anti-corruption, competition law, data protection, and export controls.
• Promote a strong compliance culture across all departments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure legal compliance across all business activities.

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB); additional legal qualifications or bar admission preferred (UAE/GCC).
• 7–10 years of legal experience, preferably in multinational companies, manufacturing, or regulated industries.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, especially distribution and service agreements.
• Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks, anti-corruption laws, and third-party risk management.
• Experience in handling regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and internal investigations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.