Job Description
Our Client: A global name in the consumer goods sector.
Role Overview: Align the legal strategies with business objectives and provide forward-thinking solutions. Offer clear, actionable advice on complex legal issues across the MENA region. Partner closely with leadership teams in different markets to ensure cohesive legal and compliance strategies. Encourage and foster an environment where compliance is a shared responsibility. Draft and review commercial contracts, ensuring they align with business goals and legal requirements. Provide guidance on regulatory matters and stay updated on upcoming legislative changes. Manage litigation processes and work with global teams and external partners. Support the business with changes in the route to market, joint ventures, and acquisitions. Partner closely with global teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Align the legal strategies with business objectives and provide forward-thinking solutions.
- Offer clear, actionable advice on complex legal issues across the MENA region.
- Partner closely with leadership teams in different markets to ensure cohesive legal and compliance strategies.
- Encourage and foster an environment where compliance is a shared responsibility.
- Draft and review commercial contracts, ensuring they align with business goals and legal requirements.
- Provide guidance on regulatory matters and stay updated on upcoming legislative changes.
- Manage litigation processes and work with global teams and external partners.
- Support the business with changes in the route to market, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
- Partner closely with global teams and external partners.
Your Profile:
- 15+ years of well-rounded legal experience, including expertise in corporate law, corporate governance, trademark protection, compliance, and risk assessments.
- Experience in mentoring and managing teams.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic legal guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal matters concisely.
- A commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and promoting a culture of compliance and integrity.
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Fluency in English and Arabic would be essential for the role.
- Experience in the FMCG space and MENA market experience is a must-have.
Next Steps: Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days for a more detailed discussion about the role. Please note, due to high application volumes, we will only respond to shortlisted profiles.