Manager - Legal
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About This Role
Business Introduction
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions.
With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries.
Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas.
We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
Job Title
Manager - Legal \| MAF Retail \| Head Office UAE
Role Summary
The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing the organization with support to facilitate effective legal services, advice, and representation for all legal issues including corporate, Business Development, Marketing, People and Organsiation, Ssupply Cchain, and Pprocurement, and other legal and regulatory matters either directly or with the support of external lawyers.
Role Profile
- Review, draft, negotiate, and amend commercial agreements (including leases, supply, services, and NDAs) to ensure accuracy, legal sufficiency, operational clarity, and alignment to internal standards.
- Own execution readiness: ensure required approvals, workflows, authority thresholds, and legal governance are met before signature.
- Support and independently conduct in-depth research on laws, rulings and regulations to proactively identify risks, inform business decisions, and safeguard and legally protect business operations.
- Support the development of strategies and arguments in preparation for negotiations, disputes, and presentation of cases.
- Research the probable outcomes of cases and provide structured legal opinions based on precedent and factual analysis.
- Analyze policies for legal correctness and operational practicality, with a view to provide clear, commercially aligned legal advice in relation to the drafting of contracts/policies.
- Assist in the development and delivery of team and stakeholder legal and compliance training modules to drive better contract discipline and reduce recurring legal exposure..
- Assist in legal operations and legal transformation projects including automation, standardization, templatization, workflow optimization, governance frameworks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, common law qualification strongly preferred.
- Excellent business communication and presentation, with clarity in written and verbal communication and ability to draft in plain language.
- Strong negotiation skills that balances legal protection with commercial practicality.
- Risk prioritization and the ability to differentiate high-material vs. low-material issues.
What We Offer
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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