Legal Manager

Job Purpose

The Legal Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational legal support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risk, and safeguarding the organisation's commercial and reputational interests. The role supports senior management by delivering timely, practical legal advice, overseeing contracts and disputes, and strengthening corporate governance across all business activities.

Education & Qualification

1. Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
2. Qualified lawyer / admitted to practice in a recognised jurisdiction
3. (e.g. UK Solicitor/Barrister, common law or civil law equivalent)

Experience:

1. A minimum of 5 years - PQE
2. Construction/Real Estate /Energy - Preferred
3. PPP experience/capability

Skills:

1. Arabic/English - Fluent
2. Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance across civil and common law.
3. Demonstrated experience managing legal risk, contracts, and disputes
4. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills

Roles , Responsibilities, Duties

Legal Advisory & Compliance

1. Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
2. Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
3. Interpret legislation and assess its impact on business operations
4. Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Contract Management

1. Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, and legal documents
2. Manage contract risk, ensuring terms protect the organisation's interests
3. Support procurement and commercial teams on contractual matters
4. Maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions

Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

1. Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
2. Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with external counsel
3. Oversee settlements, waivers, and resolution strategies
4. Handle employment, commercial, and regulatory disputes

Corporate Governance

1. Support board and executive-level governance requirements
2. Manage corporate records, resolutions, and statutory filings
3. Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and internal policies
4. Advise on directors duties and corporate ethics

External Counsel & Stakeholder Management

1. Appoint, manage, and control external legal advisors and law firms
2. Monitor legal costs and budgets
3. Liaise with regulators, authorities, and third parties as required

Policy Development & Training

1. Draft internal policies (e.g., code of conduct, compliance manuals)
2. Deliver legal awareness training to non-legal staff
3. Promote a culture of legal compliance and risk awareness

Team & Function Management

1. Lead and supervise in-house legal staff (if applicable)
2. Set objectives, manage workloads, and support professional development
3. Report legal risks, issues, and performance metrics to management