Legal Counsel - GCC Region

Who We Are

KitchenPark

CloudRetail

Profood Properties

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial real estate agreements across the GCC, including property acquisition agreements, lease agreements (as landlord and tenant), investment agreements relating to real estate assets, and other real estate-related documentation.
• Provide legal support to the real estate team on property acquisitions, leasing arrangements, and real estate investment and development projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
• Review and negotiate real estate transaction documents, including amendments, addenda, side letters, memoranda of understanding, and other ancillary documentation related to real estate transactions.
• Support the negotiation of commercial lease terms, including advising on risk allocation, termination rights, renewal provisions, exclusivity arrangements, and other key commercial and legal terms.
• Identify legal risks arising from real estate and commercial transactions and develop practical strategies to mitigate such risks while supporting business objectives.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar in connection with real estate and related commercial activities.
• Provide legal support in connection with general commercial transactions supporting the company’s real estate portfolio and operations, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor, service, and operational agreements.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and improvement of contract templates and internal legal processes.
• Provide general legal support on matters relating to the company’s real estate portfolio and expansion across the GCC region.

What We’re Looking For

• A law degree from a recognized institution.
• 4-7 years of relevant work experience in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Why join us

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.
• What else you need to know
• This role may be based in either our Dubai or Saudi Arabia office location.
• We believe that people do their best work when they are together.
• As a company, we’re in the marketplace of ideas and innovation and we believe we’re better as a team in-person.
• That’s why all of our teams (except for our field-based roles) are now working from one of our office locations 5 days a week.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team in a rapidly growing organization.
• Engage in high-impact projects with significant exposure to regional legal practices.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
• Looking forward to sharing more about a Career of Substance at KitchenPark!
• Join us and contribute to shaping the future of legal excellence in the GCC region!