Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial, Common Law Qualified

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial, Common Law Qualified Responsibilities

Advice on company legal matters, including but not limited to commercial contracts, M&A and JVs. Ensure compliance with relevant corporate legislation. Report directly to the Group General Counsel. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, such as :

Supply and distribution agreements Service-level agreements (SLAs) Procurement contracts Licensing agreements Banking and financial agreements including lending, acquisition finance and derivatives Joint venture and collaboration agreements

Manage contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including :

Deal structuring and execution Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements (SPAs) and asset purchase agreements (APAs) Identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.

Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and overseeing compliance frameworks Support internal compliance programs, including anti-bribery, sanctions, data privacy, and competition law. Advise on the legal impact of regulatory changes and help implement necessary internal policies. Maintain and improve internal legal templates and standard operating procedures. Ensure proper documentation and records management to support legal audits and regulatory compliance. Qualifications & Skills

Qualified in a Common Law jurisdiction. 5 to 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with both law firm and in-house exposure. Strong expertise in corporate law, contract law, and commercial negotiations. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. A business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives. Bilingual (Arabic and English) preferable but not a must. Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Legal Industries : Retail

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