About us:
Legend Holding Group is a diversified enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across the Middle east and African region. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the group manages a growing portfolio of companies in automotive, trading, energy, Travel and Tourism and mobility services.
Rooted in Loyalty, Excellence, and Progress, we lead with innovation and technology to seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds.
Our goal is to become a leader in intelligent, data-driven solutions because Together We Grow.
Job Overview
The Corporate & Commercial Legal role is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring all business activities are conducted in compliance with UAE laws and internal policies. The position plays a critical role in managing commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and dispute resolution, while proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks.
The role acts as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders, supporting strategic and operational decision-making, coordinating with external counsel and regulatory authorities, and safeguarding the company's legal and commercial interests across multiple business functions.
Job Responsibilities:
Corporate & Commercial Legal
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, and partnership agreements.
- Provide legal advisory support to business teams on commercial transactions and operational matters.
- Ensure contracts are compliant with UAE laws and company policies.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE federal and local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and proactively advise stakeholders.
- Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings where required.
Corporate Governance
- Support corporate secretarial matters including board resolutions, powers of attorney, shareholder documentation, and corporate filings.
- Coordinate with external authorities (DED, free zones, ministries) for company registrations, renewals, and amendments.
Litigation & Dispute Management
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.
- Manage legal notices, claims, and responses, ensuring timely and effective handling.
- Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to management.
Risk Management
- Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-focused mitigation strategies.
- Support internal stakeholders in understanding legal exposure and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal teams including HR, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
- Liaise with external lawyers, consultants, and government entities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an added advantage.
- 68 years of relevant legal experience in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE commercial, corporate, labor, and regulatory laws.
- Prior experience in-house or with a reputed law firm is preferred.
- Experience working with multi-business or group structures is an advantage.
